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Forecast share of electricity out of final energy consumption worldwide in 2030 and 2050, by scenario
Electrification in end-use sectors worldwide 2030-2050, by scenario
Compared to an electrification of ** percent in 2020, the share of electricity used out of the total energy consumption worldwide is projected to increase to ** percent in the planned energy scenario by 2050. However, the rate of electrification required to limit global warming to 1.5 °C is forecast to reach ** percent by 2030.
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