In 2015, the amount of energy produced the “green” way outnumbered the amount of energy produced from fossil fuels in terms of growth for the first time in history. This is confirmed by the recent report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
In particular, the IEA’s report was dedicated to the prospects of the so-called “green” or “clean” energy generated out of renewable energy sources. Last year, the amount of clean energy increased by as much as 153GW. This is 55% of the entire energy capacity growth over the reporting period. This means that the amount of new energy facilities generating clean energy outperformed those generating energy from fossil fuels for the first time in history.
The green energy gainers are mostly wind mills and solar power stations. They backed 66GW and 46GW respectively.
The global energy market, including the market of crude oil, is transforming under the influence of clean energy. At the same time, the “center of gravity” in the sector of clean energy is shifting towards emerging economies. The report also says that throughout 2015, 500 000 solar panels were installed every day around the globe. The experts predict that by 2021, the share of clean energy will have reached 42% of the entire amount of energy consumed around the world.
