Energy [R]evolution

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View over Dan Nan wind farm in Nan'ao, China. This province has the
best wind resources in China and is already home to several industrial
scale wind farms. China is investing heavily in wind power to meet its
growing energy needs.

Chinese wind farm. China is investing heavily in wind power to meet its growing energy needs.

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This report provides a blueprint showing how to apply existing technologies to halve global CO2 emissions by 2050, whilst allowing for an increase in energy consumption. The report is divided into 10 regional reports, with a global summary. It demonstrates how a 'business as usual' scenario is not an option if we are to attain a secure and stable energy supply.

Within the next three years, major investment in energy infrastructure will be made in countries around the world. A window of opportunity is opening to say farewell to old, climate changing energy sources and to welcome in a new, more efficient and conflict free energy future.

Download the report and summary documents below, or visit the EREC site for more information and downloads.

Global Report
The global report sets out a blueprint for a sustainable energy future, contrasting a 'business as usual' and a 'smart' energy scenario. The Energy [R]evolution shows how a secure energy future is possible with existing technologies.

The report was commissioned by Greenpeace International and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC), and produced by the Department of Systems Analysis and Technology Assessment at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).

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Global Report: Foreword, Executive Summary and Introduction
A summary of the full global report.

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Regional Reports

The global reports have been built on a rigorous foundation of 10 detailed regional reports. Each illustrates how the Energy [R]evolution can be achieved in specific regions of the world. Available from the report site.

Images and Graphs

Selected high resolution images and graphs from the report are available for reproduction from the report site.