For a person to be happy, access to reliable electricity is essential. It has revolutionized many facets of civilization.

In day to day life, electricity is a flexible source of energy that serves a variety of needs.

People utilize electricity for powering equipment like computers, electronics, machinery etc.

Electricity is most often generated at a power plant by electro mechanical generators.

Electric energy generated at power stations is transmitted to various substations, from where it is distributed to consumers.

There are various forms of electrical power generation, each utilizing different energy sources and technologies.

Most of the world’s electricity is produced using fossil fuel like coal, gas, oil etc.

The choice of generation technique is influenced by a number of variables, including the cost, environmental impact, and local infrastructure.

To reduce environmental concerns related to conventional fossil fuel-based generation, a major trend is the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy.

Over in 3 previous decades, the amount of electricity produced across the world has dramatically expanded to approx 28,500 terawatt-hours in 2021.

There was a fall seen in production in 2020 by 4.1% due to COVID-19 pandemic, but recovered by 3.4% in 2021.

Most of the countries in world have diverse electricity mix. Government regulations, infrastructure, and many other factors have an impact on the production of electricity.

Globally, there is a tendency to increase proportion of renewable energy to reduce global warming and climate change.

China is the largest electricity-generating country in the world, followed by the United States.

The overall electricity produced in Australia in 2021 was 255.69 TWH.

The Final consumption of electricity is approx. 95% of the total electricity generated.

The remaining 5% covers the loss occurred during distribution and transmission of from generating stations to consumers.

The resistance of power lines, transformers, and other electrical components through which electricity travels is the main cause of these losses.

Distribution losses are unavoidable to some extents but regular attempts are made to reduce these losses through system upgrades, and effective management techniques.

Australia has a diverse mix of electricity production sources.

There are several ways to generate electricity, including using conventional and renewable energy sources.

Around the world, fossil fuel-based power plants continue to be a key source of electricity production.

In 2021 around 70% of electricity production in Australia is from the use of fossil fuel like coal, oil, gas etc.

The relevance of renewable energy as a long-term, low-carbon source of electricity is rising.

More than 25% of electricity is being produced using renewable sources.

There is a huge impact on climate change with the use of flues like coal, gas, oil etc.

Carbon emission from burning of fossil fuels in Australia in 2021 was more than 90%.

The greenhouse gases trap heat which causes global warming and climate change. It has been determined that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the main causes of ozone depletion.

CFCs are related during greenhouse effect which then breakdown ozone molecule reducing the ozone layer’s protective ability.

Due to ozone depletion, there is an increases in the amount of UV radiation that enters the atmosphere and hits the Earth’s surface which leads to Skin Cancer and other medical issues.

Renewable energy sources are ones that replenish themselves spontaneously and don’t harm the environment much.

They are considered sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.

Common types of renewable energy sources are Wind, Solar, Hydro etc.

Geographical location, infrastructure, and other factors affect the accessibility and of these sources.

The share of renewable in the global power mix is 28.1%. There was an increase of 1.8% from previous years.

Countries with huge water resources like Iceland, Norway produces high amount of electricity.

Generation from renewable has increased 167% over the past decade.

Because of the geographical location of Australia , Wind and Solar energy plays a dominant role in electricity production.

The overall electricity produced using renewable sources is approx. 29 percent.

Depending on rainfall, hydro power output has varied at a comparatively constant rate.

The share of renewable in total electricity generation in 2021 was the highest on record.

Australia is also looking for making investments in new forms of renewable energy, such as geothermal, wave, and tidal power.

Electricity plays an important role in today’s world. It’s impossible to imagine our lives without electricity.

As of now most of the electricity is produced using fossil fuel, however it has a diverse affect on environmental and health issues.

The overall temperature of earth surface is increasing drastically due to global warming.

Skin cancer and other medical issues arises due to depletion of ozone layer.

The best way to avoid above issues is to use renewable resources as much as possible for electricity production.

Governments should introduce awareness programs regarding not to burn coal and other fossil fuel.

By shifting towards the use of renewable sources we will not only save our fossil fuel stock for our next generation but also save our environment from getting polluted.

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