Global Energy Stats: Renewables Surge, But Fossil Fuels Still Dominate

The 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy reveals a mixed picture. While wind and solar energy expanded by an impressive 16%, global energy demand grew even faster, with fossil fuel use increasing by over 1%. Chinese crude oil demand fell, but Indian coal demand surged. The report highlights that despite rapid renewable growth, it's not enough to offset rising overall demand, leading to another record year for global emissions. This underscores the structural, economic, and geopolitical hurdles to a coordinated global energy transition.