The Sky's the Limit: Solar and wind energy potential is 100 times as much as global energy demand [carbontracker.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 5/5/2112:00 PM

From Carbon Tracker, April 23, 2021

Solar and wind potential is far higher than that of fossil fuels and can meet global energy demand many times over, unlocking huge benefits for society.

With current technology and in a subset of available locations we can capture at least 6,700 PWh p.a. from solar and wind, which is more than 100 times global energy demand.

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The collapse in renewable costs in the last three years means that half of this solar and wind technical potential now has economic potential, and by the end of the decade it will be over 90%.

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