About 40% of the world’s power generation is now renewable::About 40% of the world’s power generation is now renewable

		83% of new power capacity created in 2022 was renewable, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The report takes stock of the world's renewable en
  • JohnDClay@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    7 months ago

    And I wonder what the efficiency is compared to something like solar, growing a tree for years just to burn it. I’m guessing it’s pretty abysmal.

    Efficiency-wise, solar takes the lead. It converts around 15-20% of the sun’s energy into electricity, thanks to advances in tech. Biomass lags behind with 2-3% efficiency, mostly because of heat loss when burning.

    https://blog.ecoflow.com/us/biomass-energy-vs-solar-energy/