This has been surpassed by wind power, for which the uk has large potential resources. The transportation energy data book tedb is a compendium of data on transportation with an emphasis on energy. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book integrates economic, social, environmental, policy, and engineering issues related to renewable energy. In 2008, renewable energy accounted for more than 43% of all new gridconnected electrical capacity installations in. Department of energys office of energy efficiency and renewable energy developed this resource to.
Renewable energy is defined as the contribution of renewables to total primary energy supply tpes. Energy consumption is higher than energy production due to oil imports. Renewable energy consumption % of total final energy consumption world bank, sustainable energy for all se4all database from the se4all global tracking framework led jointly by the world bank, international energy agency, and the energy sector management assistance program. The 2016 renewable energy data book also summarizes renewable energy trends in the u. This paper contributes to research on how subsidies are calculated for fossilfuels, renewables and the sector as a whole. Renewable energy encompasses the fundamental means of producing. The yearly editions of the renewable energy data book, as posted on the u. Department of energy by prepared for the buildings technologies program, energy efficiency and renewable energy, u. The 2016 renewable energy statistics yearbook shows data sets on renewable powergeneration capacity for 20062015, renewable power generation for 20062014 and renewable energy balances for. A wide range of temperatures can be suitable for using geothermal energy, from room temperature to above 300 f. The 2010 buildings energy data book can be found on the web at. Rmi is the publisher of the book winning the oil endgame.
Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas. Renewable energy in the united kingdom can be divided into production for electricity, heat, and transport from the mid1990s, renewable energy began to contribute to the electricity generated in the united kingdom, building on a small hydroelectric generating capacity. Energy fact book 20162017 v preface the purpose of the energy fact book is to provide key information on energy markets in canada in a format that is easy to consult. Dec 16, 2016 the national renewable energy laboratory recently released its 2015 renewable energy data book, showing that renewable electricity grew to 16. The 50 global trends that matter, 1 an annual compendium of data and graphics on subjects ranging from economics to demography to energy, the majority of the planets electricity needs will still be fueled by coal and natural gas in 2040despite strong. Published annually by the national renewable energy laboratory nrel on behalf of the u. It also requires that utilities undertake all costeffective energy conservation precedents. The international renewable energy agency irena has set out to produce comprehensive, reliable data sets on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. This edition is based on data and information available as of july 2015. Current numbers do not indicate methodology for defining what blend qualifies a bus as biodiesel, and discretion is advised when using these numbers. Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Annual paid data services with detailed countrybycountry data on all fuels, co2 emissions, prices and taxes and energy policies. Renewables, including solar, wind, hydro, biofuels and others, are at the. National renewable energy laboratory nrel 2015, 2016 concluded that.
Data tables contain statistics related to construction, building technologies, energy consumption, and building characteristics. American public transportation association fact book derived from table 21 and 34 in appendix a of edition 2016. This heat can be drawn from various depths below the surface, ranging from the shallow ground the upper 10 feet beneath the surface of the earth that maintains a relatively constant temperature of approximately 50 to 60 f. Energy fact book 20152016 natural resources canada.
This edition is based on data and information available as of june 2016. Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 50 countries and over 1 mio. Renewables include the primary energy equivalent of hydro excluding pumped storage, geothermal, solar, wind, tide and wave sources. Renewable energy gis data bureau of ocean energy management. Buildings energy data book the building energy data book 2011 is a compendium of data from a variety of data sets and includes statistics on residential and commercial building energy consumption. All fuels grew faster than their 10year averages, apart from renewables, although renewables. According to preliminary data from the us energy information administration, renewable. Vattenfall wind power generation in europe 2012 2018. Alternative energy equipment and systems marking and.
Biomass energy data book info oak ridge national laboratory. Despite a 14% increase in total buildings and a 22% increase in total floorspace since 2003, energy use in the estimated 5. The owner of the renewable energy facility shall be responsible for all costs related. Commercial buildings factsheet center for sustainable systems. Facts include renewable electricity capacity, generation, and capacity additions for u. Past performance and planned enhancements released march 22, 2016 tags. Edition 38 is a statistical compendium prepared and published by oak ridge national laboratory ornl under contract with the u. According to the us energy information administration eia, us energy related co 2 emissions decreased by 2.
Commercial buildings factsheet center for sustainable. According to the us energy information administration eia, us energyrelated co 2 emissions decreased by 2. Key trends in renewable integration latest nrel grid data book. The primary data represented and synthesized in the 2015 renewable energy data book come from the publicly available data sources identified on page 122. Nikolakakis, in comprehensive renewable energy, 2012. However, adding storage in the grid accomplishes more. Home transportation energy data book transportation. The 2018 renewable energy grid integration data book highlights trends in the share of annual electricity generated by variable solar and wind across u. The initiative requires large utilities to obtain 15% of their electricity from new renewable resources such as solar and wind but excluding hydro by 2020 with incremental steps of 3% by 2012 and 9% by 2016. The book details an energy world of disruption and contradiction, mingled with continuity and. This renewable energy data book for 2012 provides facts and figures in a graphical format on energy in general, renewable electricity in the united states, global renewable energy development, wind power, solar power, geothermal power, biopower, hydropower, advanced water power, hydrogen, renewable fuels, and clean energy investment. It allows to browse data through intuitive maps and graphs, for a visual analysis of the latest trends in the energy industry. The national renewable energy laboratory recently released its 2015 renewable energy data book, showing that renewable electricity grew to 16. The united states consumed about 4,000 twh of electricity in 2012, and about.
The 20 renewable energy data book is an important resource for policymakers, analysts, and investors worldwide, stated nrel energy analyst sean esterly. This page provides direct access to data that the program has developed or maintains. In fact, according to the information compiled by looking ahead. In 2016, renewable electricity accounted for 67% of u. The renewable energy data book for 2016 provides facts and figures on renewable energy deployment in the united states, with context of u. The tedb is produced by oak ridge national laboratory for the u. Department of energys office of energy efficiency and renewable energy, the renewable energy data book presents u. Renewable energy data book department of energy energy. Renewable share modern renewables in final energy consumption sdg 7. Similar legislation has been enacted in at least 20 other states. Biodiesel was counted in the other category until 2008. The bayonne energy center 500 mw and the marble river wind farms 215 mw are new generators that nyiso assumes are very likely to reach based on the 2012 nyiso gold book data, without ipec, new york is projected to maintain surplus capacity through 2020.
National renewable energy laboratory 2016 data book shows. Published every year based on objective data and dispassionate analysis, the world energy outlook weo provides critical analysis and insights on trends in energy demand and supply, and what they mean for energy security, environmental protection and economic development the first weo was published in 1977 and it has been an annual publication since 1998. Key trends in renewable integration latest nrel grid. Evolution in the global energy transformation to 2050. Introduction to renewable energy energy and the environment. Renewable energy consumption % of total final energy. All data is subject to revisions by statistical sources. The increased role of renewable generation has prompted concerns about grid reliability and raised the question of how great the penetration of these resources can be before energy storage is needed. A world of clean, reliable, and safe energy is not around the corner. Percentage on a 2009 renewable energy directive basis. Vattenfall wind power generation in europe 20122018. Energy fact book 20162017 natural resources canada.
Renewable power generation share worldwide 2018 statista. Capacity data are reported in watts of alternating current ac unless indicated otherwise. Solar generation grew by 30 mtoe, just below the increase in wind 32 mtoe, and provided more than 40% of renewables growth. Renewable energy costs continue to drop, and the levelised cost of electricity is declining for wind power, solar photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and some biomass technologies. Geothermal energy is heat extracted from the earth. The renewable energy statistics restats database now contains 24 years of data from 1989 to 2012 and this database has been used to provide the detailed figures on renewable sources of energy contained within this article and also within the forthcoming 20 edition of the. By fuel, energy consumption growth was driven by natural gas, which contributed more than 40% of the increase. Department of energys office of energy vehicle technologies office. Including hydropower, renewable energy represents nearly 11% of total installed.
Web 2016 a reality check for renewable energy exhibit 1 of 3 1990 2012 2020e 2040e world energy outlook 2014, international energy agency. The first weo was published in 1977 and it has been an annual publication since 1998. This renewable energy data book for 2010 provides facts and figures on energy in general, renewable electricity in the united states. Department of energy, office of energy efficiency and renewable energy, vehicle technologies office. The iea produces free monthly statistics with timely and consistent oil, oil price, natural gas and electricity data for all oecd member countries back to 2000. National renewable energy laboratory 2016 data book.
The 2012 renewable energy data book is filled with informationpacked charts and graphics, which allows users, from analysts to policymakers, to quickly understand and summarize trends in renewable energy both on a u. Key findings although renewable energy excluding hydropower is a relatively small portion of total energy supply both globally and in the united states, renewable energy installations in both the world and in the united states have nearly tripled between 2000 and 2008. The 2016 renewable energy data book provides facts and figures on energy and electricity use, renewable electricity in the united states, global renewable energy development, wind power, solar power, geothermal power, biopower, hydropower, marine and hydrokinetic power, hydrogen, renewable fuels, and clean energy investment. Renewable share modern renewables in final energy consumption. Energy derived from solid biofuels, biogasoline, biodiesels, other liquid biofuels, biogases and the renewable. Renewable energy is also the most economic solution for new gridconnected capacity in areas with good resources. In 2012 in the united states, wind and solar photovoltaics pv were two of the fastest growing electric. The global energy statistical yearbook is a enerdatas free online interactive data tool. Publications international renewable energy agency. A comprehensive overview, introduction to renewable energy explores how we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. The detailed projections are generated by the world energy model, a largescale simulation tool, developed at the iea over a period of more than 20 years that is designed to replicate how energy markets function.