How to bridge the gap between traditional and renewable energy sources: a global priority

The energy transition is no a choice, it’s a global necessity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable sources now account for approximately 32% of global electricity generation, driven by solar, wind, and hydropower. When including nuclear and other low-emission sources, over 40% of the global power mix is already “clean” in 2024.

The outlook is even brighter: by 2030, IEA forecasts show renewables could reach 46% of global electricity generation, with solar and wind energy alone contributing nearly 30%.

Still, the gap with fossil fuels — coal, gas, and oil — remains significant. To address this strategically, we need hybrid energy solutions, enabling technologies, and above all, a shared vision between the public and private sectors.

Why bridging the energy gap matters:

• Decarbonization: a realistic and gradual integration of clean energy is essential to achieving net-zero targets.

• Energy security: a balanced energy system that includes both traditional and renewable sources is more resilient to shocks.

• Innovation and AI: digital tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and grid digitalization accelerate the transition and improve energy efficiency.

• Green hydrogen and energy storage: key to overcoming the intermittency of renewable sources.

• Energy communities and sustainable cities: key players in the electrification of end uses and active citizen participation.

🔌 MEGAWATT Exhibition & Conference – Where the future of energy is built, today

📍 October 21–22, 2025 – Milan Bergamo Exhibition Center, Italy

MEGAWATT 2025 is the international trade show that brings together the entire energy supply chain: from power generation technologies (gas and steam turbines, cogeneration system, nuclear, and renewables) to transmission, distribution, energy storage, and smart energy management.

A highly technical B2B event designed to foster collaboration, investment, and vision.

Key themes at MEGAWATT 2025:

• Integration of renewables with turbomachinery

• The role of AI in smart grid infrastructure

• Innovations in energy storage systems

• The future of new nuclear technologies

• Real-world applications of green hydrogen

• Sustainable cities, electrification, and energy communities

• Strategies for decarbonization and building a resilient energy system

Become a Key Player in the clean energy future: don’t miss the opportunity to join MEGAWATT 2025

Does your company operate in one of the following sectors?

• Power Generation

• Transmission, Distribution & Storage

• Advancing Manufacturing & Additive Technologies

• Ai, Data & Digitalization in Energy

• Hydrogen & New emerging Fuels

Join MEGAWATT Exhibition & Conference as:

• Exhibitor

• Speaker

• Strategic partner

• Visitor