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IEA Says Solar May Provide a Third of Global Energy by 2060

Ben Sills

Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Solar technologies such as photovoltaic panels, water heaters and power stations built with mirrors could provide a third of the world’s energy by 2060 if politicians commit to limiting climate change, the International Energy Agency said.

CPV World Map 2011

CPV industry evolution: Your roadmap to sure-fi re market share
The 3rd Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit USA is the number one networking
and knowledge centre for the industry. Following our blockbuster events in San

Wind, Water, and Solar Power for the World

Mark Delucchi

We don’t need nuclear power, coal, or biofuels. We can get 100 percent of our energy from wind, water, and solar (WWS) power. And we can do it today—efficiently, reliably, safely, sustainably, and economically.

2010 Global Recap: A Year of Continued Growth

Renewable Energy World Editors

PARIS -- Renewable energy continued its global surge in 2010, accounting for about half of the 194 gigawatts of new installed capacity, according to the REN21 Renewables 2011 Global Status Report.

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