Renewables currently meet almost one-fifth of world final energy - TopicsExpress



          

Renewables currently meet almost one-fifth of world final energy consumption. Global renewable electricity energy capacity rose to a new record level last year — more than 1,560 gigawatts (GW), up 8% from 2012. More than 22% of the world’s power production now comes from renewable sources. Growing numbers of cities, states, and regions seek to transition to 100% renewable energy in either individual sectors or economy-wide. For example, Djibouti, Scotland, and the small-island state of Tuvalu aim to derive 100% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020. In 2013, an estimated 6.5 million people worldwide worked directly or indirectly in the renewable energy sector. The Renewables 2014 Global Status Report is now available. The full report as well as the Key Findings can be downloaded at: ren21.net/gsr
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:35:33 +0000

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