OPEC Report says global electricity demand is projected to rise from 32 TWh in 2025 to 60K TWh by 2050

Wind and solar are key, but not in existing grid deployments.

Global electricity generation is set for a massive expansion. According to OPEC’s World Oil Outlook (matching the chart data for 2025–2050), total generation rises from about 32,017 TWh in 2025 to roughly 59,500 TWh by 2050—an increase of more than 85%.

The accompanying OPEC chart, “Global electricity generation by fuel, 2025-2050,” illustrates the scal…