March 16, 2009—With adequate financial and political support, renewable energy technologies like wind and photovoltaics could supply 40 percent of the world’s electricity by 2050, according to findings from the International Scientific Congress “Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges & Decisions.” However, if such technologies are marginalized, its share is likely to hover below 15 percent, according to the study.
Previous projections put renewables’ share at only 12 percent by 2030. Other research within the same congress session further supports the viability of renewables, examining closely the limitations and potential of wind, biomass and biofuels.
The International Scientific Congress on Climate Change took place in Copenhagen, March 10 to 12. More than 2,000 participants are registered. The congress received almost 1,600 scientific contributions from researchers from more than 70 countries. A synthesis report will be handed over to all participants at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December in Copenhagen by the Danish Government.
For more information, see the Web site of the International Scientific Congress.
