Today, the world still heavily relies on fossil fuels and even continues subsidising them. Meanwhile, the pollution they cause \u2013 from climate-damaging greenhouse gases to health-endangering particles \u2013 has reached record levels. And when something goes wrong, for example when the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded in 2010, the consequences are dramatic.<\/p>\n
Since 2011, renewable energy is growing faster than all other energy forms. Renewable energy had another record-breaking year in 2020, as installed power capacity grew more than 256 gigawatts (GW) \u2013 its largest increase ever. More than 29% of our electricity now comes from renewable energy \u2013 and this keeps growing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>Key benefits of renewable energy for people and the planet<\/h2>\nLike any human activity, all energy sources have an impact on our environment. Renewable energy is no exception to the rule, and each source has its own trade-offs. However, the advantages over the devastating impacts of fossil fuels are undeniable: from the reduction of water and land use, less air and water pollution, less wildlife and habitat loss, to no or lower greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n
In addition, their local and decentralised character as well as technology development generate important benefits for the economy and people.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy emits no or low greenhouse gases. That\u2019s good for the climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The combustion of fossil fuels for energy results in a significant amount of\u00a0greenhouse gas emissions\u00a0that contribute to global warming. Most sources of renewable energy result in little to no emissions, even when considering the full life cycle of the technologies.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy emits no or low air pollutants. That\u2019s better for our health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Worldwide increases in fossil fuel-based road transport, industrial activity, and power generation (as well as the open burning of waste in many cities) contributes to elevated levels of air pollution. In many developing countries, the use of charcoal and fuelwood for heating and cooking also contributes to poor indoor air quality. Particles and other air pollutants from fossil fuels literally asphyxiate cities. According to\u00a0studies by the World Health Organisation, their presence above urban skies is responsible for millions of premature deaths and costs billions.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of depleting precious resources and polluting the environment, renewable energy meets the objectives of a circular economy and is a strong motor for social and economic development\u201d<\/p>\n
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy comes with low costs. That\u2019s good for keeping energy prices at affordable levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Geopolitical strife and upheavals often come with increasing energy prices and limited access to resources. Since renewable energy is produced locally, it is less affected by geopolitical crisis or price spikes or sudden disruptions in the supply chain.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy is accessible to all. That\u2019s good for development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In many parts of the world, renewables represent the lowest-cost source of new power generation technology, and costs continue to decline. Especially for cities in the developing world, renewable energy is the only way to expand energy access to all inhabitants, particularly those living in urban slums and informal settlements and in suburban and peri-urban areas.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy is secure<\/strong>.\u00a0That\u2019s good for stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Evolving energy markets and geopolitical uncertainty have moved energy security and energy infrastructure resilience to the forefront of many national energy strategies. Security of supply is a serious concern in energy markets worldwide, from the European Union and the United States to Egypt and India.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy is democratic. That\u2019s good for acceptance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In recent years, the number of community energy projects using renewable sources have surged in various parts of the world. Although community energy is frequently associated with Northern European countries such as Denmark and Germany, such projects are emerging in other parts of the world including Thailand, Japan, and Canada. This trend confirms that democracy is an important driver for the change to renewable energy.<\/p>\n
\n\nKey benefits of renewable energy for people and the planet<\/h2>\n
Like any human activity, all energy sources have an impact on our environment. Renewable energy is no exception to the rule, and each source has its own trade-offs. However, the advantages over the devastating impacts of fossil fuels are undeniable: from the reduction of water and land use, less air and water pollution, less wildlife and habitat loss, to no or lower greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n
In addition, their local and decentralised character as well as technology development generate important benefits for the economy and people.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy emits no or low greenhouse gases. That\u2019s good for the climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The combustion of fossil fuels for energy results in a significant amount of\u00a0greenhouse gas emissions\u00a0that contribute to global warming. Most sources of renewable energy result in little to no emissions, even when considering the full life cycle of the technologies.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy emits no or low air pollutants. That\u2019s better for our health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Worldwide increases in fossil fuel-based road transport, industrial activity, and power generation (as well as the open burning of waste in many cities) contributes to elevated levels of air pollution. In many developing countries, the use of charcoal and fuelwood for heating and cooking also contributes to poor indoor air quality. Particles and other air pollutants from fossil fuels literally asphyxiate cities. According to\u00a0studies by the World Health Organisation, their presence above urban skies is responsible for millions of premature deaths and costs billions.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of depleting precious resources and polluting the environment, renewable energy meets the objectives of a circular economy and is a strong motor for social and economic development\u201d<\/p>\n
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy comes with low costs. That\u2019s good for keeping energy prices at affordable levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Geopolitical strife and upheavals often come with increasing energy prices and limited access to resources. Since renewable energy is produced locally, it is less affected by geopolitical crisis or price spikes or sudden disruptions in the supply chain.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- Renewable energy is accessible to all. That\u2019s good for development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In many parts of the world, renewables represent the lowest-cost source of new power generation technology, and costs continue to decline. Especially for cities in the developing world, renewable energy is the only way to expand energy access to all inhabitants, particularly those living in urban slums and informal settlements and in suburban and peri-urban areas.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cCities can actively drive the fight against climate change at the national and global level. They are able to tap into opportunities that other levels of government do not have, including a more direct relationship with local citizens and businesses. Citizen engagement and public pressure have raised cities\u2019 level of ambition on renewables in many places around the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Svenja Schulze, Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Germany.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span>Where can renewable energy be used?<\/strong><\/h2>\nRenewable energy can be used in all energy sectors: from power production and thermal comfort in buildings to industry and transport.<\/p>\n
Thermal comfort in buildings (heating and cooling).\u00a0<\/strong>Examples for the use of renewable energy in buildings are solar thermal water heaters, biomass boilers, heat pumps, and natural cooling. Reducing the energy demand of buildings and industry is key to transitioning to a renewables-based energy system. Therefore, an integrated policy approach to renewable energy and energy e\ufb00iciency is fundamental.<\/p>\nIndustrial heating and cooling processes<\/strong>, such as food processing and pulp and paper, can also be run on renewable energy. Hydrogen produced with renewables electricity can meet the needs of high-heat intensive industrial processes in the iron and steel and chemical industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Renewable energy is good for the planet and for people, but what is it exactly? From solar to wind, find out more about green energy, the fastest-growing source of energy in the world \u2013 and how we can use it to benefit the climate, the environment, the economy and social cohesion. What is renewable energy? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[48],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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The combustion of fossil fuels for energy results in a significant amount of\u00a0greenhouse gas emissions\u00a0that contribute to global warming. Most sources of renewable energy result in little to no emissions, even when considering the full life cycle of the technologies.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy emits no or low air pollutants. That\u2019s better for our health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Worldwide increases in fossil fuel-based road transport, industrial activity, and power generation (as well as the open burning of waste in many cities) contributes to elevated levels of air pollution. In many developing countries, the use of charcoal and fuelwood for heating and cooking also contributes to poor indoor air quality. Particles and other air pollutants from fossil fuels literally asphyxiate cities. According to\u00a0studies by the World Health Organisation, their presence above urban skies is responsible for millions of premature deaths and costs billions.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of depleting precious resources and polluting the environment, renewable energy meets the objectives of a circular economy and is a strong motor for social and economic development\u201d<\/p>\n
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy comes with low costs. That\u2019s good for keeping energy prices at affordable levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Geopolitical strife and upheavals often come with increasing energy prices and limited access to resources. Since renewable energy is produced locally, it is less affected by geopolitical crisis or price spikes or sudden disruptions in the supply chain.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy is accessible to all. That\u2019s good for development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In many parts of the world, renewables represent the lowest-cost source of new power generation technology, and costs continue to decline. Especially for cities in the developing world, renewable energy is the only way to expand energy access to all inhabitants, particularly those living in urban slums and informal settlements and in suburban and peri-urban areas.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy is secure<\/strong>.\u00a0That\u2019s good for stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Evolving energy markets and geopolitical uncertainty have moved energy security and energy infrastructure resilience to the forefront of many national energy strategies. Security of supply is a serious concern in energy markets worldwide, from the European Union and the United States to Egypt and India.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy is democratic. That\u2019s good for acceptance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In recent years, the number of community energy projects using renewable sources have surged in various parts of the world. Although community energy is frequently associated with Northern European countries such as Denmark and Germany, such projects are emerging in other parts of the world including Thailand, Japan, and Canada. This trend confirms that democracy is an important driver for the change to renewable energy.<\/p>\n
\n\nKey benefits of renewable energy for people and the planet<\/h2>\n
Like any human activity, all energy sources have an impact on our environment. Renewable energy is no exception to the rule, and each source has its own trade-offs. However, the advantages over the devastating impacts of fossil fuels are undeniable: from the reduction of water and land use, less air and water pollution, less wildlife and habitat loss, to no or lower greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n
In addition, their local and decentralised character as well as technology development generate important benefits for the economy and people.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy emits no or low greenhouse gases. That\u2019s good for the climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The combustion of fossil fuels for energy results in a significant amount of\u00a0greenhouse gas emissions\u00a0that contribute to global warming. Most sources of renewable energy result in little to no emissions, even when considering the full life cycle of the technologies.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy emits no or low air pollutants. That\u2019s better for our health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Worldwide increases in fossil fuel-based road transport, industrial activity, and power generation (as well as the open burning of waste in many cities) contributes to elevated levels of air pollution. In many developing countries, the use of charcoal and fuelwood for heating and cooking also contributes to poor indoor air quality. Particles and other air pollutants from fossil fuels literally asphyxiate cities. According to\u00a0studies by the World Health Organisation, their presence above urban skies is responsible for millions of premature deaths and costs billions.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of depleting precious resources and polluting the environment, renewable energy meets the objectives of a circular economy and is a strong motor for social and economic development\u201d<\/p>\n
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy comes with low costs. That\u2019s good for keeping energy prices at affordable levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Geopolitical strife and upheavals often come with increasing energy prices and limited access to resources. Since renewable energy is produced locally, it is less affected by geopolitical crisis or price spikes or sudden disruptions in the supply chain.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- Renewable energy is accessible to all. That\u2019s good for development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In many parts of the world, renewables represent the lowest-cost source of new power generation technology, and costs continue to decline. Especially for cities in the developing world, renewable energy is the only way to expand energy access to all inhabitants, particularly those living in urban slums and informal settlements and in suburban and peri-urban areas.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cCities can actively drive the fight against climate change at the national and global level. They are able to tap into opportunities that other levels of government do not have, including a more direct relationship with local citizens and businesses. Citizen engagement and public pressure have raised cities\u2019 level of ambition on renewables in many places around the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Svenja Schulze, Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Germany.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/span>Where can renewable energy be used?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Renewable energy can be used in all energy sectors: from power production and thermal comfort in buildings to industry and transport.<\/p>\n
Thermal comfort in buildings (heating and cooling).\u00a0<\/strong>Examples for the use of renewable energy in buildings are solar thermal water heaters, biomass boilers, heat pumps, and natural cooling. Reducing the energy demand of buildings and industry is key to transitioning to a renewables-based energy system. Therefore, an integrated policy approach to renewable energy and energy e\ufb00iciency is fundamental.<\/p>\n
Industrial heating and cooling processes<\/strong>, such as food processing and pulp and paper, can also be run on renewable energy. Hydrogen produced with renewables electricity can meet the needs of high-heat intensive industrial processes in the iron and steel and chemical industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Renewable energy is accessible to all. That\u2019s good for development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy comes with low costs. That\u2019s good for keeping energy prices at affordable levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy emits no or low air pollutants. That\u2019s better for our health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy emits no or low greenhouse gases. That\u2019s good for the climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy is democratic. That\u2019s good for acceptance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy is secure<\/strong>.\u00a0That\u2019s good for stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy is accessible to all. That\u2019s good for development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Renewable energy comes with low costs. That\u2019s good for keeping energy prices at affordable levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n