Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Energy Report, 100% renewable energy by 2050, by WWF and Ecofys

The World Wildlife Fund just released The Energy Report, 100% renewable energy by 2050, where it states that 100% renewable energy by 2050 is expensive, but possible.
By 2050 power, transport, industrial and domestic energy demand could be met largely by renewables, with only small residual pockets of fossil fuels and nuclear power.

But for this we need improved energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles and industrial processes to drive down energy demand 15% compared to 2005 levels. Electricity transmission networks would need to be upgraded and smart grids installed and electric transport would have to be adopted on a global scale.

Read more:
Renewables could meet nearly all world’s energy needs by 2050, says WWF
Download the report

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