{"id":458383,"date":"2023-09-17T13:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T11:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationorigins.com\/?p=458383"},"modified":"2023-09-17T13:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T11:45:07","slug":"global-public-overwhelmingly-favors-solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/global-public-overwhelmingly-favors-solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Global public overwhelmingly favors solar energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A recent global poll conducted by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/glocalities.com\/reports\/harnessingsolarpower?dt=1694948013906\" target=\"_blank\">Glocalities<\/a>, in collaboration with advocacy groups Global Citizen and The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, has unveiled a striking shift in public preferences regarding energy sources. Over 68% of people worldwide now strongly support solar energy, making it the preferred choice, while wind energy follows closely at 54%. This overwhelming endorsement of renewable energy sources sends a powerful message, emphasizing the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels to meet climate goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the clear public mandate, fossil fuels still dominate the global energy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"io-block io-block__summary\"><ul><li>A recent global survey conducted by Glocalities and advocacy groups reveals that over 68% of the world&#8217;s population strongly supports solar energy as their preferred energy source.<\/li><li>Despite the public&#8217;s overwhelming preference for renewables, fossil fuels still account for 77% of global energy consumption.<\/li><li>Wind and solar power are becoming economically competitive alternatives to fossil fuels.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Global Public Overwhelmingly Favors Solar Energy\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0QOZ-uMMKgo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solar energy&#8217;s soaring popularity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar energy&#8217;s meteoric rise to becoming the most favored energy source, backed by 68% of respondents in the international survey, signals a seismic shift in global energy consumption trends. This surge in support for solar power isn&#8217;t isolated; wind energy, with 54% support, and hydropower, at 35%, also demonstrate strong backing. In stark contrast, only 14% of respondents favored fossil fuels. These findings, consistent with earlier surveys, reveal that the world&#8217;s citizens are ready for a green energy revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The fossil fuel dilemma<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the overwhelming public preference for renewables, fossil fuels continue to dominate global energy consumption, accounting for a staggering 77% in 2022. This discrepancy between public sentiment and energy usage points to what experts term a &#8216;production gap&#8217;. Several factors contribute to this disparity, including infrastructure and economic dependencies, making a rapid transition away from fossil fuels a complex challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Renewable energy&#8217;s economic edge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-72508d70\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationorigins.com\/en\/the-energy-revolution-the-cheapest-electricity-now-comes-from-wind-and-solar\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The energy revolution: The cheapest electricity now comes from wind and solar\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovationorigins.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_1059639044-2.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The energy revolution: The cheapest electricity now comes from wind and solar<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Global Electricity Review says that from now on, fossil production of electricity will decline.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a significant development, renewable energy sources like wind and solar are now emerging as cost-effective alternatives to fossil fuels. As of 2022, wind and solar power supplied 12% of global electricity demand, with projections indicating continued growth. Factors contributing to this shift include rising fossil fuel costs, increased investments in wind and solar capacity, and geopolitical developments, such as Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine, prompting nations to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources. These trends reduce emissions and offer a pathway to achieving net-zero targets by 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges and mounting concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The resounding support for solar energy and renewables at large underscores the importance of aligning global energy production with the public&#8217;s clear preference. While the road ahead presents challenges in transitioning away from fossil fuels, the economic viability of renewables and mounting environmental concerns provide a compelling case for nations and industries to accelerate their shift towards sustainable energy sources. The poll results are a stark reminder that the world is watching, and the call for a cleaner, greener future has never been louder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent global poll conducted by Glocalities, in collaboration with advocacy groups Global Citizen and The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, has unveiled a striking shift in public preferences regarding energy sources. Over 68% of people worldwide now strongly support solar energy, making it the preferred choice, while wind energy follows closely at 54%. 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