Renewable Electricity Grew More Than Fossil Fuels in 2008

摘要

In 2008, for the first time, more renewable energy than conventional power capacity was added in both the European Union and the United States. Globally, renewable power grew 16% in 2008 from 2007 levels, reported Mohamed El-Ashry, chairman of REN21. By August 2008,160 publicly traded renewable energy companies worldwide had a market capitalization greater than US $100 million each. New renewable energy investment reached $120 billion, up 16% over 2007.