Renewable Energy Trends and Statistics

The video discusses the rise of renewable energy, highlighting that eight countries now generate nearly all their electricity from renewables. It covers the growth of wind energy, with 2023 being a record year for installations, and emphasizes the potential of solar energy to become the dominant power source. The video also mentions countries like Germany and Portugal, which can run on 100% renewables for short periods, and predicts solar energy will surpass other renewables due to its decreasing costs and increasing efficiency.

Which two European countries are mentioned as being fully powered by renewable energy?

• France and Italy

• Norway and Iceland

• Germany and Spain

• Portugal and Greece

In 2023, which country led the world in both offshore and onshore wind installations?

• Germany

• China

• Brazil

• United States

What was the percentage increase in new wind power capacity from 2022 to 2023?

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%

• 25%

Which region saw a 300% increase in wind power capacity in 2023?

• Asia

• Africa and the Middle East

• North America

• Europe

According to the transcript, which energy source is becoming more efficient and cheaper than wind power?

• Hydropower

• Nuclear

• Solar

• Geothermal

Which country is very close to being fully powered by renewable energy, with 98.4% of its energy from renewables?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Finland

• Denmark

Which country had 30 out of 38 days running on 100% renewable energy?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• Florida

What percentage of the world's total renewable energy capacity was made up by solar energy in 2023?

• 24%

• 37%

• 73%

• 50%

By what year is solar energy predicted to become the world's primary source of energy according to a study?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2060

• 2050

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as being powered entirely by renewable energy?

• Ethiopia

• India

• Bhutan

• Albania