The diagrams juxtapose the fraction of energy scarce in 2015 with the projections for 2040. Units are measured in percentages.
Overall, the most striking feature was fossil fuels in 2015, and it is expected that this figure will have dropped modestly. However, solar and wind represented the lowest points of the year; it is predicted that they will have experienced an upward trajectory throughout the period by 2040. There will be a gradual uptick in nuclear and other renewables.
Breaking down the data by fossil fuels, they accounted for 64% in 2015, but this figure will witness a noticeable decline to 44% by 2040. Despite the apparent decrease, it will manage to maintain its dominant role across all energies. It can be seen that other renewables made up 23% in 2015, slightly higher than the predicted 21% in 2040. Nuclear energy is expected to stay in minimal growth, decreasing marginally from 6% in 2015 to 5% in 2040.
Focusing on significant surges, as shown in the chart, the wind power is forecast to more than double, rising from 5% in 2015 to 12% in 2040. Solar power shows the most dramatic growth, increasing sharply from 2% in 2015 to 18% in 2040.
