Green energy dropping in developing world (Atul Loke, Sci Dev Net)

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Link: http://www.scidev.net/global/energy/news/green-energy-developing-worldrenewable-energy.html

Green energy dropping out of mix in developing world

Atul Loke, Sci Dev Net April 8, 2016 Developing countries that already have a high share of renewable energy in their power mix are unlikely to grow this share further due to skyrocketing demand for cheap electricity, a report warns. The study by intergovernmental organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that many developing countries made huge strides towards deploying renewable technologies over the past decade — but this rise is now leveling off. Instead, these countries are turning towards fossil fuels to meet the energy demands of their citizens, IRENA says. “If there is a growing energy demand in an economy and if this additional demand is covered by fossil fuels, the relative share of renewables will decrease.” Beate Braams, energy ministry, Germany

Nicholas Wagner, an IRENA programme officer who helped prepare the report, says countries such as Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria “have a high share of renewable page 1


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