Directions of changes in the structure of electricity production in the world

electricity production structure. The energy balance structure is an
important element in the economic development of many countries.
The diversity of sources used in different countries or continents to
produce electricity affects the diversity of the energy balance
structure. So far, raw materials are of strategic importance for the
energy security of each country and the competitiveness of their
economies. Nevertheless, due to their global importance and the
introduced directives related mainly to the integration of energy
markets and environmental protection, as well as the pace of
reduction (shrinking) of the level of their resources, there is a
diversification of energy sources resulting from the shift from fossil
sources to renewable energy sources. In line with current trends,
energy demand (energy consumption, including electricity) is
constantly growing, which increases demand for individual energy
sources, including solid fuels. The increasing trend in energy demand
increases the importance of an appropriate energy balance and,
consequently, the energy security of individual countries around the
world.
The authors of the publication asked the following research question:
what may be the future trend in the development of individual energy
sources? The authors' attempt to answer was based on the analysis of
available data on the amount of electricity produced in the world and
the amount of its consumption (consumption). The presented analysis
is based on individual regions of the world: North America, S. &
Cent. America, Europe, CIS, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.