Overall
, coal is expected to remain the dominant source of energy, Linking Words
while
oil will experience only a slight decline. Linking Words
In contrast
, gas, solar, and wind are projected to increase significantly, Linking Words
whereas
hydro power is forecast to decrease sharply.
In 2008, coal accounted for the largest share at 34%, followed by oil at 30%. Gas contributed 19%, Linking Words
while
hydro represented 9% of total energy consumption. Solar and wind were the smallest sources, together making up only 8%.
By 2030, coal is predicted to maintain its leading position at 32%, slightly lower than in 2008. Oil is expected to fall marginally to 29%, Linking Words
while
gas 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 relatively low levels in 2008. Linking Words
In contrast
, hydro will drop dramatically to just 3%, showing the largest proportional decrease among all sources.Linking Words