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renewable electricity

Also known as: renewable power generation, renewable electricity generation, renewable electricity, renewable electricity sources, renewable power, renewable generation

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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Mar 23, 2022 4 facts

claimPhasing out coal-fired power plants and replacing them with renewable and low-carbon electricity generation is among the fastest and easiest methods for controlling greenhouse gas emissions.

procedureSustainable energy transition measures include shifting from fossil fuels to renewable and low-carbon sources, implementing efficient conversion technologies, electrifying transport using renewable electricity, and adopting energy conservation measures to eliminate unnecessary demand.

claimDeep and cost-effective decarbonization of transport and heat sectors requires electrification powered by renewable electricity.

claimElectrifying rural populations provides an opportunity to increase the use of renewable electricity sources, particularly through decentralized generation systems.

The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 3 facts

claimNearly every model and forecast of an increasingly clean energy system includes an expanding role for renewable electricity generation.

measurementApproximately 46 GW of new renewable generating capacity was developed in the 29 states with Renewable Portfolio Standards by the end of 2012, representing two-thirds of all non-hydro renewable electricity generation capacity additions in the United States since 1998.

quote“Achieving a predominant (i.e., >50 percent) level of renewable electricity penetration will require new scientific advances (e.g., in solar photovoltaics, other renewable electricity technologies, and storage technologies) and dramatic changes in how we generate, transmit, and use electricity.”

Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Springer Oct 30, 2025 3 facts

referenceSwain RB and Karimu A authored the 2020 paper 'Renewable electricity and sustainable development goals in the EU', published in World Development, which examines the relationship between renewable electricity and sustainable development goals in the European Union.

referenceAtawi IE, Al-Shetwi AQ, Magableh AM, and Albalawi OH authored the 2022 paper 'Recent advances in hybrid energy storage system integrated renewable power generation: configuration, control, applications, and future directions', published in Batteries, which covers hybrid energy storage systems in renewable power generation.

claimImprovements in electrolysis technology are increasing the efficiency and affordability of hydrogen production from renewable electricity.

The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar ... ideas.repec.org RePEc 3 facts

referenceMarco Raugei, Alessio Peluso, Enrica Leccisi, and Vasilis Fthenakis published a 2020 study titled 'Life-Cycle Carbon Emissions and Energy Return on Investment for 80% Domestic Renewable Electricity with Battery Storage in California (U.S.A.)' in Energies, which analyzes the carbon footprint and energy return on investment for high-penetration renewable electricity systems in California.

referenceWilliam F. Pickard published 'Where renewable electricity is concerned, how costly is “too costly”?' in the journal Energy Policy in 2012.

referenceSeverin Borenstein published a study titled 'The Private and Public Economics of Renewable Electricity Generation' in the Journal of Economic Perspectives in 2012, which discusses the economics of renewable electricity.

Comprehensive framework for smart residential demand side ... nature.com Nature Mar 22, 2025 2 facts

referenceMedeiros et al. explored flexible energy resource management in smart electric vehicle charging stations, emphasizing demand-side flexibility as a tool for balancing intermittent renewable generation and consumer demand fluctuations.

Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org CEBRI Sep 22, 2025 2 facts

claimKey indicators for energy transition readiness include the cost of renewable electricity generation, integration into low-carbon value chains, and the capacity to finance the transition, which is reflected by GDP per capita and sovereign credit ratings.

claimGlobal coal demand is strongly influenced by domestic priorities such as energy security, even though renewable power generation is cheaper than coal-fired electricity in most major markets.

Challenges of a Clean Energy Transition and Implications for ... economicstrategygroup.org Severin Borenstein, Ryan Kellogg · Economic Strategy Group 2 facts

claimDepressed wholesale electricity prices caused by renewable generation policies have reduced profits for carbon-free generation sources, such as nuclear and hydro, that are not included in state subsidies or mandates.

perspectiveThe authors contend that transitioning from bilateral power trades to highly organized and centralized wholesale auctions could help reduce costs and promote the dispatch of renewable generation.

Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com OAE Publishing 2 facts

measurementVariable renewable energy sources are projected to account for two-thirds of the world's renewable electricity by 2030, an increase from less than 45%.

claimBy 2030, solar photovoltaics are projected to overtake hydropower as the primary source of renewable electricity generation, followed by wind power.

A comprehensive overview on demand side energy management ... link.springer.com Springer Mar 13, 2023 2 facts

referenceLiu R-S and Hsu Y-F published 'A scalable and robust approach to demand side management for smart grids with uncertain renewable power generation and bi-directional energy trading' in the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems in 2018.

referenceLiu R-S and Hsu Y-F (2018) proposed a scalable and robust approach to demand side management for smart grids dealing with uncertain renewable power generation and bi-directional energy trading, published in International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 97:396–407.

Congressional testimony of Bob Perciasepe on advanced nuclear ... c2es.org Bob Perciasepe · Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Jun 4, 2019 1 fact

claimMost decarbonization scenarios indicate that nuclear power will play a significant role in the future electricity generation mix alongside large increases in renewable generation to meet increased consumption levels.

Hydrogen in Oil and Gas: Decarbonizing the Industry Through ... - JPT jpt.spe.org JPT Oct 10, 2025 1 fact

claimElectrolysis using renewable electricity, including PEM, alkaline, and SOEC technologies, is a scalable and environmentally friendly method for hydrogen production, though it is energy-intensive and more expensive than other production methods.

Solar energy development impacts on land cover change and ... academia.edu Academia.edu 1 fact

claimMartinot analyzed the past, present, and future of renewable power in China in a 2010 study.

The Global Technical, Economic, and Feasible Potential ... - OSTI.gov osti.gov OSTI.GOV 1 fact

claimThe technical potential of renewable electricity is defined as the amount of electricity that could be produced with current technologies when accounting for geographical and technical limitations as well as conversion efficiencies.