Wind to Double and Solar to Triple in 6 Years (IEA)
http://news.discovery.com/earth/global-warming/wind-and-solar-energy-rush-goes-global-130712.htm
Renewable electricity generation is expected to double or triple in the next six years and outpace natural gas and nuclear power as a global source for electricity as early as 2016, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). If that happens, renewables will be second only to coal for electricity generation.
Globally, renewable generation is estimated to rise to 25% of gross power generation in 2018, up from 20% in 2011 and 19% in 2006, the IEA reports. That growth is being driven mostly by the expansion of wind and solar photovoltaics (PV) generation.
As hyperbolic as that might sound, its probably an understatement, say some energy watchers.
Its a remarkably bullish outlook compared to most forecasts, commented greentechmedia energy analyst Chris Nelder in a thorough post about the new report. Its particularly remarkable for the IEA, whose conservative outlook on renewables has historically lagged behind reality.
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