Clean energy needs to play a greater role than it does today, the IEA says. This includes solar photovoltaics generating"more electricity than the entire US power system does currently," and the renewable share of the electricity mix has to increase to nearly 50 percent from the 30 percent it is today.
The picture is changing, however, claims IEA exec director Dr Faith Birol, who reckons the transition to clean energy is"happening worldwide and it's unstoppable." "Taking into account the ongoing strains and volatility in traditional energy markets today, claims that oil and gas represent safe or secure choices for the world's energy and climate future look weaker than ever."Japan cruises ahead with drive-thru EV charging trial