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In 2019, global primary energy consumption increased by 1.3% – only half as much as in 2018 (2.8%) and below the average observed over the past ten years (1.6%). Gas and…
World energy consumption rose by 2.9% in 2018, the biggest year-on-year increase since 2010. Oil is the most consumed primary energy source worldwide. Coal, which is widely…
Coal is the leading source of power generation in the world, accounting for more than 38% of total electrical output, unchanged for the last 20 years. Natural gas comes in…
Biofuels are derived from plant, animal or waste biomass. The two main biofuels are ethanol fuel, which is blended with gasoline, and biodiesel, which is used as a diesel…
China continues to lead the development of the wind power industry. It installed close to half of all new projects in 2018, notably stepping up its presence in the offshore…
Hydropower production depends heavily on rainfall, which affects reservoir levels and river-flow conditions. Excessive precipitation in the Alp region caused hydropower…
The amount of global electricity produced by nuclear power plants grew only 2% in 2018 versus 2017, but the industry brought new capacity online during the year, leading to…
Global installed photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity reached the 500-gigawatt mark in 2018, representing an increase of 25% from 2017. This growth in capacity is reflected in…
The world’s top two ethanol producers in 2017 were the United States, where ethanol is primarily derived from corn, and Brazil, which uses sugar cane. Brazil saw its…
Every year, Fortune magazine compiles a ranking of the world's 500 largest corporations as measured by revenue.1
Below, a summary table of units of measurement used in the energy sector.
Nuclear energy requires significant technological capabilities and investment. Producing regions see this energy source as a way of meeting their growing needs while…
