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    11 countries leading the charge on renewable energy | Climate Council

    Climate Council3-4 minutes 8/15/2022

    The need for a swift transition to renewable energy is more urgent than ever. Climate change, driven by the burning coal, oil and gas, is already wreaking havoc on communities, economies and ecosystems right around the world. The easiest, quickest and most effective way of driving down greenhouse gas emissions and giving ourselves the best chance of kicking climate change’s butt is by moving to an energy system based on renewables and storage.

    Here are some inspiring countries that are using clever combinations of renewable resources and efficient, targeted policies to drive down their emissions.

    Sweden on track to reach 100% renewable energy by 2040
    Costa Rica produced 90% of its electricty from renewables for the past 7 years

    Scotland

    Great Scot! In 2020 Scotland produced over 97% of their electricity needs from renewables. In 2011 renewables generated just 37% of national demand. And the best part is, they’re showing no sign of slowing. Next stop for the Scots: net-zero emissions by 2045, and investigating how to tackle the heat and transport industries too. Their strong start in the energy sector puts them in pole position to reach this goal and the next.

    Iceland heats 9 out of 10 homes with Geothermal power
    Germany has set its target to reach 80% renewables by 2030
    Uruguay generated 98% of its electricity from renewables in 2021

    Uruguay

    A 20 year effort has resulted in Uruguay generating 98% of all their electricity from renewable sources in 2021. The majority of this comes from hydropower, complemented by wind, solar and biofuels. Uruguay is generating so much renewable energy that they’re able to export it to their South American neighbours, Argentina and Brazil. And they’re still on the lookout for extra ways to put it to use!

    Denmark produces the most wind power per capita of any OECD country

    Denmark

    Denmark gets over half of its electricity from wind and solar power and in 2017, 43% of its electricity consumption wHow can we harness the power of the wind? Look no further than Denmark. They produce the most wind power per capita of any OECD country and are home to Kreigers Flak, Scandanavia’s biggest wind farm. Inaugurated in 2021, it’s expected to further increase wind production by 16%. Surprisingly, wind isn’t even the most widely used renewable source. Harnessing their strong agricultural sector, bioenergy supplies two thirds of Denmark’s renewable energy.

    China is the world leader in wind and solar energy production

    Morocco

    Morocco has harnessed the power of its ample sun supply to become a world leader in solar energy. It’s now home to the world’s biggest concentrated solar farm, the Noor-Ouarzazate complex in the Sahara desert. The farm is the size of 3,500 football fields and generates enough electricity to power a city twice the size of Marrakech.

    84% of Newzealand's electricity comes from renewables
    Norway generated 98% of its electricity from renewables in 2016

    When leaders set ambitious goals for renewable energy and support them with investments, the benefits come fast. Switching to renewable energy doesn’t just drive down emissions, the transition also contributes to a secure economy, a growing jobs market and the creation of a reliable and resilient energy system.


 
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