REN 2011 Report: Renewables meet 16 percent of global final energy consumption in 2010

The REN21 Renewables 2011 Global Status Report shows that the renewable energy sector continues to perform well despite continuing economic recession, incentive cuts, and low natural-gas prices.

A new report was commissioned by the Renewable Energy Network (REN21) and produced in collaboration with a global network of research partners shows that in 2010, renewable energy supplied an estimated 16% of global final energy consumption and delivered close to 20% of global electricity. Renewable capacity now comprises about a quarter of total global power-generating capacity.

Source: Renewable Energy Magazine