Making Clean Electrification Possible: 30 Years to Electrify the Global Economy

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Mitigation

Topic 2

Sectors & Pathways

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This report posits that massive clean electrification will be the primary route to decarbonisation, complemented by hydrogen in the harder-to-abate sectors. The report sets out why it is essential but also feasible and affordable to multiply the size of the global power system by 5, while shifting to renewable-based electricity provision.

Why This Matters

Decarbonizing power systems is central to achieving climate goals. Clear near-term priorities can help avoid delays, support energy access, and enable broader economic transformation.

Key Insights

Calls for urgent expansion of clean energy, especially solar and wind, supported by improved grid infrastructure and flexibility solutions
Highlights the need to reform policies, planning, and permitting to accelerate project deployment
Emphasizes regional approaches, particularly in emerging markets where investment and capacity gaps are largest
Identifies public-private collaboration and institutional capacity building as critical enablers of progress

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Video: How to achieve a net-zero economy by 2050

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