About this report. In support of its presidency of the G20 in 2017, the German government requested the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency to explore how an energy transition to address climate change might look. In this follow-up study, the IEA takes stock of progress towards a low-carbon energy sector
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is an office within the United States Department of Energy.Formed from other energy agencies after the 1973 energy crisis, EERE is led by the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Assistant Secretary), who is appointed by the president of the United States and
In recent years, energy has been observed as a major driver of promoting economic growth. While energy is significant in enhancing economic growth, non-renewable energy has been blamed for its devastating effects on the environment, since it emits carbon dioxide. Thus, recent studies have encouraged the use of renewable
We urgently need technology if we are going to turn the tide, specifically technologies that foster electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Luckily, renewable energies are unmistakably on the rise –
Energy efficiency measures would account for half to three-quarters of the total energy savings, with renewables delivering the rest. Demand reduction through renewables depends on adopting modern technologies, including efficient cook stoves that increase conversion efficiency 2-3 times, electrification equipment like geothermal or air
Global carbon emissions mainly come from building, transportation and industry sectors. Fig. 1 demonstrates the energy policy for carbon neutrality transition in 2050, including I) subsidy on renewable energy; II) energy storage and electric vehicles; III) low-energy buildings; IV) low-carbon industries; V) carbon capture, utilization and
Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass fuels. These energy sources are sustainable and generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels. Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Clockwise from top left: a solar power station, a wind farm, a hydroelectric power plant, and a coal-fired
Wind energy in the United States helps avoid 336 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. (link is external) —equivalent to the emissions from 73 million cars. Wind power benefits local communities. Wind projects deliver an estimated $2 billion. (link is external) in state and local tax payments and land-lease payments each year.
Key Government Renewable Energy Projects. In accordance with the Hong Kong''s Climate Action Plan 2050 promulgated in October 2021, the Government is grappling with Hong Kong''s geographical and environmental constraints in driving the development of Renewable Energy (RE), and strive to increase its share in the fuel mix for electricity
The revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EU/2023/1791) significantly raises the EU''s ambition on energy efficiency. It establishes '' energy efficiency first '' as a fundamental principle of EU energy policy, giving it legal-standing for the first time. In practical terms, this means that energy efficiency must be considered by EU countries
Ras Al Khaimah Energy Efficiency and Renewables Strategy 2040 (EE&R Strategy) defines the long-term strategy of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. It stems from the vision of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, to have
In 2022, renewable energy supply from solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and ocean rose by close to 8%, meaning that the share of these technologies in total global energy supply increased by close to 0.4 percentage points, reaching 5.5%. Modern bioenergy''s share in 2022 increased by 0.2 percentage points, reaching 6.8%.
Energy Efficiency 2023 is the IEA''s primary annual analysis on global developments in energy efficiency markets and policy. It explores recent trends in energy
In accordance with the Hong Kong''s Climate Action Plan 2050 promulgated in October 2021, the Government is grappling with Hong Kong''s geographical and environmental constraints in driving the development
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is working to build a clean energy economy that benefits all Americans. Learn about our work in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable
Approximately half the world''s solar cell efficiency records, which are tracked by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, were supported by the DOE, mostly by SETO PV research. SETO is working toward a levelized cost of $0.02 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for utility-scale solar photovoltaics, $0.04 per kWh for commercial PV systems, and $0.05
The mission of the Energy Storage TCP is to facilitate research, development, implementation and integration of energy storage technologies to optimise the energy efficiency of all kinds of
Renewable energy and energy efficiency will work in synergy to drive global energy decarbonisation. When pursued together, they result in higher shares of renewable energy, a faster reduction in energy intensity, and lower energy system costs. This also brings environmental and social benefits, such as less air pollution.
This working paper by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) considers how renewables and energy efficiency can work together to
The term "renewable" encompasses a wide diversity of energy resources with varying economics, technologies, end uses, scales, environmental impacts, availability, and depletability. For example, fully "renewable" resources are not depleted by human use, whereas "semi-renewable" resources must be properly managed to ensure long-term
Renewables are on track to set new records in 2021. Renewable electricity generation in 2021 is set to expand by more than 8% to reach 8 300 TWh, the fastest year-on-year growth since the 1970s. Solar PV and wind are set to contribute two-thirds of renewables growth. China alone should account for almost half of the global increase in renewable
This article analyzes the effects of renewable energy on GDP for 116 economies in 2003 through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. In order to decipher the mechanism of how the use of renewables improves macroeconomic efficiency, we decompose GDP by the "expenditure approach". Although previous
Background Info. Vocabulary. In any discussion about climate change, renewable energy usually tops the list of changes the world can implement to stave off the worst effects of rising temperatures. That''s because renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, don''t emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to
31.10.2023. DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2413 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL. of 18 October 2023. amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652.
Energy technology, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy reduce CO2 emissions in Türkiye. • The efficient use of energy is the most important factor in improving environmental quality in Türkiye. •
Energy efficiency plays an essential role in accelerating clean energy transitions and achieving global climate and sustainability goals. This year''s report focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Commit to work together in order to collectively double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements from around 2% to over 4% every year until 2030. Commit to put the principle of energy efficiency as the "first fuel" at the core of policymaking, planning, and major investment decisions.
Renewable energy and energy efficiency work in synergy. When pursued together, they can bring faster reduction in energy intensity and lower energy costs, according to a newly released working
We define renewable energy generation (REG) inputs as the installed capacity of solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, and bio-fuel production and define Xin-long Xu, Hsing Hung Chen, Ye Feng, Jian Tang; The production efficiency of renewable energy generation and its influencing factors: Evidence from 20 countries.
Efficient energy is crucial in reducing CO2 emissions. The researchers are digging for a new efficient source of energy in the modern era. Therefore, this study explores the dynamic impacts of energy efficiency and renewable energy consumption on CO2 emissions from 1991 to 2019 for China. By using the non-linear ARDL approach,
You''ll find more information about the renewable electricity programme here. If you are an IKEA supplier, contact your Business Developer or visit the IKEA Supplier Portal. In line with our goal to only consume 100% renewable electricity across our value chain, we have launched a renewable electricity programme for our supply partners.
Nuclear power is the second-largest source of low-carbon electricity today, with 452 operating reactors providing 2700 TWh of electricity in 2018, or 10% of global electricity supply. In advanced economies, nuclear has long been the largest source of low-carbon electricity, providing 18% of supply in 2018. Yet nuclear is quickly losing