EMERGING BRAZIL IS BEATING RICHER NATIONS IN RENEWABLES SHARE
November 22nd, 2023
Brazil generated 92.8% of its electricity from low or zero carbon sources during the first nine months of 2023, producing more clean power by proportion of overall output among all G20 countries in 2022, with a share of 89.1%, according to data released by London, UK-based global energy thinktank Ember (1). Clean energy for Brazil includes renewables (solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy) plus nuclear in this assessment, to which green hydrogen may be added in future.
Ember’s August note said: “Brazil is well-positioned to lead the way as the world moves towards ...
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