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RENEWABLES 2015 : Global Status Report
By REN21 - Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Centure
The Renewables 2015 Global Status Report marks the tenth report in the GSR series. Its evolution from a 35-page report to one that currently stands at over 250 pages reflects both the breadth and depth of renewable energy development over the past decade.
Renewable energy continued to grow in 2014 in parallel with global energy consumption and falling oil prices. Despite rising energy use, global CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption remained stable over the course of the year while the global economy grew. The landmark “decoupling” of economic and CO2 growth is due in large measure to China's increased use of renewable resources, and efforts by countries in the OECD to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. This is particularly encouraging in view of COP21 later this year in Paris, where countries will announce and/or confirm actions to mitigate climate change, setting the stage for future investment in renewables and energy efficiency.
It is clear that renewables are becoming a mainstreamed energy resource. However while this year’s report clearly documents advancements in the uptake of renewables, it also demonstrates that there remains untapped potential particularly in the heating and cooling and transport sectors. Nevertheless with the implementation of increasingly ambitious targets and innovative policies, renewables can continue to surpass expectations and create a clean energy future.
Download: www.ren21.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/REN12-GSR2015_Onlinebook_low1.pdf
By REN21 - Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Centure
The Renewables 2015 Global Status Report marks the tenth report in the GSR series. Its evolution from a 35-page report to one that currently stands at over 250 pages reflects both the breadth and depth of renewable energy development over the past decade.
Renewable energy continued to grow in 2014 in parallel with global energy consumption and falling oil prices. Despite rising energy use, global CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption remained stable over the course of the year while the global economy grew. The landmark “decoupling” of economic and CO2 growth is due in large measure to China's increased use of renewable resources, and efforts by countries in the OECD to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. This is particularly encouraging in view of COP21 later this year in Paris, where countries will announce and/or confirm actions to mitigate climate change, setting the stage for future investment in renewables and energy efficiency.
It is clear that renewables are becoming a mainstreamed energy resource. However while this year’s report clearly documents advancements in the uptake of renewables, it also demonstrates that there remains untapped potential particularly in the heating and cooling and transport sectors. Nevertheless with the implementation of increasingly ambitious targets and innovative policies, renewables can continue to surpass expectations and create a clean energy future.
Download: www.ren21.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/REN12-GSR2015_Onlinebook_low1.pdf