World Electricity Generation

The planet generates about 29,000 terawatt-hours of electricity per year/Collective & Conceptual

Global electricity generation reached approximately 29,165 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2023, equivalent to an average continuous power output of about 3.33 terawatts. This is roughly 17% of total primary energy consumed worldwide, as much energy goes to heat and transportation. China alone generates about 30% of the world's electricity. Renewable sources (hydro, wind, solar, and bioenergy) provided about 30% of global electricity in 2023, with solar growing fastest. To generate all this power, humanity operates roughly 70,000 power plants of various types. Global demand grows by about 2 to 3% per year, driven primarily by developing economies, air conditioning, and the electrification of transport.