New Energy Rising Around The World
Renewable energy now supplies almost a quarter of the world's power needs
Peter Dockrill, 7 June 2016 (Science Alert)
“…[Record New Energy investment of US$285.9 billion] drove the largest annual increase ever in renewable power generating capacity, with an estimated 147 gigawatts (GW) added to the global grid – suggesting that by the end of 2015, renewable capacity could shoulder 23.7 percent of global electricity requirements [according to Renewables 2016 Global Status Report from REN21]…Among new investments in the renewable power sector, wind and solar represented the majority of growth, accounting for about 77 percent of new installations, with hydropower taking up most of the rest. Jobs in renewable energy increased, and now employ some 8.1 million people across the world…China is driving this growth, accounting for more than one-third of global investments in renewable energy, with the US, Japan, the UK, and India rounding out the top five nations…” click here for more
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