The New Energy Future Is Within Reach
An entirely renewable energy future is possible, a new study says
Adam Wernick, September 9, 2017 (Public Radio International/Science Friday)
“…[C]ountries around the world could shift their economies entirely to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydroelectric, by the year 2050…[100% Clean and Renewable Wind, Water, and Sunlight All-Sector Energy Roadmaps for 139 Countries of the World maps] the blend of energy sources that each of 139 countries would need to completely switch their energy to electric power…[The plan] is to electrify all energy sectors — transportation, heating, cooling, industry, agriculture, forestry, and fishing — and provide that electricity with 100 percent wind, water and solar power…[The goal is to get to 80 percent] by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050…[Some countries will have a more difficult time than others, but] for the bigger countries the transition should be easier…[because they have plenty of solar and wind resources, and just by electrifying they will reduce power demand because they eliminate the need to mine, transport, or refine fossil fuels. Thirteen percent of all energy worldwide is used for just this purpose…An additional 23 percent reduction in power demand can happen because [electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion vehicles…” click here for more
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