BNEF Brief: The World Will Get Half Its Power From Wind, Solar by 2050

The video discusses the projected changes in the global energy mix by 2050, highlighting a significant increase in wind and solar energy usage. It explains that renewables are becoming the cheapest form of electricity generation, with a tipping point expected by 2030 when they become cheaper than existing coal and gas assets. The transformation pace depends on policy and retirement of old assets. Coal is expected to see a major decline, especially in developed countries.

By 2050, what percentage of the world's electricity is expected to come from wind and solar energy?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 10%

What additional percentage of electricity generation is expected from hydro, nuclear, and other renewables by 2050?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

By 2030, wind and solar are expected to be cheaper than which existing energy assets?

• Nuclear

• Hydro

• Biomass

• Coal and Gas

What is the main factor driving the shift towards renewable energy according to the outlook?

• Government policies

• Technological advancements

• Cost competitiveness

• Public demand

What is the expected trend for coal generation by 2050?

• Decrease by half

• Double

• Remain the same

• Increase by 50%