New report by International Energy Agency says global coal consumption is at an all-time high

Renewables’ share of global electricity generation will exceed one-third by 2024, according to the International Energy Agency

The market has doubled in size over the past five years, according to the International Energy Agency

The IEA has predicted a significant slowdown in global oil demand growth in the coming years, driven by rising concerns over high prices and energy security

The global renewable power capacity is set to increase by one-third this year, fuelled by robust deployment of solar PV and wind power, according to the International Energy Agency

Global investment in clean energy is expected to reach $1.7 trillion this year, according to the International Energy Agency

After years of similar growth patterns, heat pump sales surpassed those of gas furnaces in the US last year, according to the International Energy Agency

Without clean energy, the growth in carbon emissions would have been three times higher

However, the year also saw record production levels for renewables – the report has found

That’s as many countries impose bans on fossil fuels, a report suggests