409 billions USD saved
Interesting comparison: if nobody would develop renewables after 2000, in 2023, consumers worldwide would spend 409 billion USD more on fossil fuels. Assuming that fossil prices would be as they were in 2023. Those prices would be significantly higher due to higher demand likely. Europe alone saved 88 billions in 2023. Savings in 2024 will be much bigger
81 percent of new renewable additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel potential additions:
