UNEP releases Global Renewables Status Report 2012
In Kenya, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) published its Global Renewables Status Report 2012, which showed that renewables accounted for almost half of the estimated 208 gigawatts (GW) of electric capacity added globally in 2011. Investment in solar energy, wind turbines, geothermal energy, biomass and biofuels maintained an upward trajectory, and biofuels provided 3 percent of global road transport fuels in 2011.The report attributed growth to record investments, technological advancement, supportive policies and increased political goodwill in many countries worldwide.
Compiled by the UNEP and Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), the report highlighted renewable energy market trends, as well as global investments and policy development globally using data provided by a network of 400 researchers. The UN has designated 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All and intends to galvanize actions that catalyze the attainment of this goal.
Category: Fuels
