Band 7+: The pie charts compare the proportions of energy capacity in gigawatts in 2012 with predictions for 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts provide a comparison of the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts in 2012 with the predictions for 2030.

The most noticeable feature is the drop in the annual gross capacity of fossil fuels, with the projected capacity almost doubling from 5.579 to 10.569 gigawatts. It is estimated to decline from 64% in 2012 to 44% in 2030. Moreover, the proportion of the capacity for other renewables is anticipated to drop 3%. By contrast, it is forecast that there will be a dramatic rise in the amount of energy capacity from solar power, with a jump from 2% in 2012 to 18% in 2030. While wind energy will account for a bigger proportion of the capacity with an increase from 5% to12%. The projected proportion for nuclear energy will be 5% in 2030, a slight decrease of 1%. Flexible capacity s expected to double from 1% to 2%.

Overall, it is clear that despite the increase in the proportion of energy capacity from solar and wind sources, fossil fuels will remain a major energy source in 2030.