Renewables 2014 Global Status Report.. Some sound bites for your next renewable energy conversation In 2013, an estimated 6.5 million people worldwide worked directly or indirectly in the renewable energy sector. Among other highlights in the report are: Overall last year, renewables accounted for more than 56% of net additions to global power capacity. Renewable energy provided 19% of global final energy consumption in 2012, and continued to grow in 2013. Of this total share in 2012, modern renewables accounted for 10% with the remaining 9% coming from traditional biomass the share of which is declining. For the first time, more solar PV than wind power capacity was added worldwide. Even as global investment in solar PV declined nearly 22% relative to 2012, new capacity installations increased by more than 27%. The solar PV market had a record year, adding about 38 GW in 2013 for a total of approximately 138 GW. China saw spectacular growth, accounting for nearly one third of global capacity added, followed by Japan and the United States. China, the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Germany remained the top countries for total installed renewable power capacity. China’s new renewable power capacity surpassed new fossil fuel and nuclear capacity for the first time. 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. Uruguay, Mauritius, and Costa Rica were among the top countries for investment in new renewable power and fuels relative to annual GDP. Heating and cooling from modern biomass, solar, and geothermal sources account for a small but gradually rising share of final global heat demand, amounting to an estimated 10%. Global new investment in renewable power and fuels was at least USD 249.4 billion in 2013 down from its record level in 2011.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000
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