The following line graph depicts the energy usage from 1980 to the predictions for 2030.
Overall, the consumption of non-renewable sources has been steadily increasing since 1980 and is projected to continue on this upward trend. In comparison, the utilization of renewable energy sources remains minimal, with a forecast for continued limited usage in the future.
Between 1980 and 1995, the consumption of petrol and oil fluctuated between 30-35 quadrillion units, followed by a sharp increase over the next decade. Although the rate of increase slowed down, it is expected to accelerate in the upcoming years. A similar pattern is seen with coal, experiencing minor fluctuations initially but showing a consistent rise since 2005, with a projected increase in the future. Natural gas has followed a similar pattern to coal but is expected to remain stagnant until 2030.
Non-exhaustible resources like nuclear, solar, wind, and hydropower are not considered mainstream energy sources in this graph. This is due to the marginal growth observed in nuclear, solar, and wind power, while hydropower exhibits a declining trend with an uncertain future.
