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What is REN21?
2 RENEWABLES 2010 GLOBAL STATUS REPORT Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century REN21 convenes international multi-stakeholder leadership to enable a rapid global transition to renewable energy. It pro- motes appropriate policies that increase the wise use of renewable energies in developing and industrialized economies.
What is a 2009 companion report from REN21?
A 2009 companion report from REN21, the Global Status Report on Local Renewable Energy Policies, provides an over- view of municipal policies and activities to promote renewable energy, surveying 180 cities and local governments in Europe, the United States, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, China, South Korea, and Japan.
Is hydropower the most mature of the renewables industries?
Given its long history and large scale, hydropower is the most mature of the renewables industries. In developed markets such as the European Union, United States, Canada, and Japan, where many hydropower plants were built 30–40 years ago, the industry is focused on relicensing and repowering as well as adding hydro generation to existing dams.
REN21 – Building the sustainable energy future with renewable energy REN21 is an international policy network dedicated to building a sustainable energy future with renewables and has developed a unique renewable energy reporting culture. COMMUNITY MEMBER ACCESS
What did the renewables 100% Global Futures report achieve?
Another of this year’s achievements was the release of the Renewables 100% Global Futures Report: Great debates towards a 100% renewable energy future. The report was designed to spur debate about the opportunities and challenges of a 100% renewable energy future.
When will Sweden’s largest power supplier transition to 100% renewables?
The company, one of the biggest power suppliers in Sweden, boasts an 80% share of renewables and has a goal of transitioning to 100% renewables by 2040. The city also is host to a leading CleanTech cluster.