More political support for renewable energy expected

摘要

With oil and gas prices soaring amid deepening instability in the Middle East, renewable energy is emerging as a bright spot in the global energy economy—and is poised for a worldwide takeoff. According to a recent study from the WorldWatch Institute, solar power generation has more than tripled globally in the past five years, and wind power generation has nearly quadrupled. "Political will and the right mix of policies—not vast resource potential—have made wind and solar power the world's fastest growing energy sources over the past decade," said WorldWatch research associate Janet Sawin. author of 'Mainstreaming Renewable Energy in the 21st Century'. In Germany, Japan. Spain, and a handful of other countries, clear government commitments to renewable energy have overcome barriers and created the demand for these technologies that has led to dramatic growth, while advancing renewable technologies and driving down their costs.