Global ElectricityMid-Year Insights 2023Global power sector emissions plateaued in the first half of 2023 as wind and solar continue to grow. However, adverse hydro conditions prevented emissions from falling.September 20232AboutThis report analyses changes in global electricity generation from January to June 2023, compared to the same period last year, to measure the progress of the global clean energy transition.The report analyses monthly electricity data from 78 countries representing 92% of global electricity demand and includes estimated changes in the remaining generation. It also dives deeper into the top five CO2 emitting countries and regions, accounting for over 70% of global CO2 emissions in the power sector.Lead authorMałgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, Nicolas FulghumOther authors and contributorsHannah Broadbent, Dave Jones, Chelsea Bruce-Lockhart, Phil MacDonald, Matt Ewen Cover image Solar panel technicians working a Spanish factory.Credit: Cavan Images / Alamy Stock PhotoDisclaimer The information in this report is complete and correct to the best of our knowledge, but if you spot an error, please email info@ember-climate.org 3Creative CommonsThis report is published under a Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution Licence (CC BY-SA 4.0). You are actively encouraged to share and adapt the report, but you must credit the authors and title, and you must share any material you create under the same licence. Copyright © Ember, 2023Contents6 Executive Summary10 Global Analysis10 Global power sector emissions plateaued in H1-202313 Global hydro output sees historic fall17 Wind and solar continue to increase their share in the global power mix24 Low demand growth worldwide26 Country and region analysis26 China30 Un...
