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Fossil fuels and hydropower are related as primary, competing sources of global electricity generation [1], [2], where hydropower is frequently positioned as a renewable alternative to replace fossil fuel-based energy systems [3], [4], [5], [6]. Furthermore, investments in hydropower are specifically utilized to reduce national dependency on fossil fuels and enhance energy security [7], [8].
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
measurementIn 2017, fossil fuels supplied 16,947 TWh (63%) of total global electricity generation, while hydropower supplied 4,222 TWh (16%).
referenceS. A. Solarin, M. O. Bello, and F. V. Bekun published a study in 2021 examining the possibility of substituting fossil fuels for hydropower and solar energy in Italy.
claimHydropower enhances energy security by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and provides additional benefits such as irrigation, water supply for industrial and domestic use, flood control, and employment opportunities.
measurementIn 2020, hydropower contributed 16% of global electricity generation, while fossil fuels supplied 61.3% of global electricity.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com 3 facts
measurementCosta Rica generates more than 99% of its electricity from renewable sources, primarily hydropower and geothermal energy, which have replaced reliance on fossil fuels.
claimThe global transition to sustainable energy involves retiring fossil fuels and adopting renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower.
claimThe global energy transition is defined as the shift from a fossil fuel-based energy system to one dominated by low-carbon, renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, hydropower, and developing hydrogen and energy storage technologies.
Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu 1 fact
claimDiversifying Iran's energy portfolio through investments in hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal projects will reduce dependency on fossil fuels and enhance energy security.