Overall
, coal is expected to remain the dominant source, Linking Words
while
oil will experience only a slight fall. Linking Words
In contrast
, gas, solar, and wind are predicted to rise notably, Linking Words
whereas
hydro power is forecast to decline sharply.
In 2008, coal represented the largest share of energy consumption at 34%, followed by oil at 30%. Gas contributed 19%, Linking Words
while
hydro accounted for 9%. Solar and wind were the least significant sources, together making up just 8%.
By 2030, coal is projected to maintain a leading position at 32%, Linking Words
although
slightly lower than in 2008. Oil is predicted to drop marginally to 29%. Gas, Linking Words
however
, will rise considerably to 25%, becoming the second-largest source. Solar and wind are Linking Words
also
anticipated to expand, reaching a combined 11%, compared with their modest levels in 2008. Linking Words
In contrast
, hydro will fall dramatically to only 3%.Linking Words