Global energy transformation: A roadmap to 2050 (2019 edition). The third IRENA report on long term decarbonisation states that “To meet global climate objectives, the deployment of renewables must increase at least six-fold compared to current government plans”.
Solar Photovoltaics Roadmap To 2050
In the introduction of the 52-page document Director-General of IRENA Francesco La Camera states that, “The global energy transformation is happening, driven by the dual imperatives of limiting climate change and fostering sustainable growth.”
“An unprecedented decline in renewable energy costs, new opportunities in energy efficiency, digitalisation, smart technologies and electrification solutions are some of the key enablers behind this trend”.
This is great news for solar PV professionals as electrification is emerging as a key solution for reducing emissions, but only if paired with clean electricity.
The report predicts that by 2050, solar power, with 8,500 GW installed capacity, and wind, with 6,000 GW, would account for three-fifths of global electricity generation. Electricity consumption in end-use sectors will more than double from today’s level.
It seem like there’s a lot of work to be getting on with!
Source: Global energy transformation: A roadmap to 2050 (2019 edition)
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