An energy revolution is taking place in emerging economies. Here’s what you need to know

Name: An energy revolution is taking place in emerging economies. Here’s what you need to know
Uploaded: 2024-11-20T13:36:00Z
Duration: 3 min 28 s
Description: 1 in 5 emerging markets now have a larger share of renewables in their energy mix than the average developed country. Although developing economies are home to two-thirds of the world’s population they contain just 20% of the world’s fossil fuel production and reserves. Meanwhile, these economies hold 70% of the planet’s renewable energy potential.

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1 in 5 emerging markets now have a larger share of renewables in their energy mix than the average developed country. Although developing economies are home to two-thirds of the world’s population they contain just 20% of the world’s fossil fuel production and reserves. Meanwhile, these economies hold 70% of the planet’s renewable energy potential.