NaN% of global electricity is generated from Renewables Except Hydro

Renewables-except-hydro encompasses a range of extraordinarily promising and sustainable energy resources. This group includes, but is not limited to, wind, solar, and nuclear power sources. These are often termed 'low-carbon energy sources,' as their operation does not produce high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with traditional burning of fossil fuels like coal and gas. Additionally, they do not contribute to air and water pollution. Utilizing these 'green' or sustainable resources for electricity generation contributes to combating climate change while providing reliable power.

Electricity is generated through these low-carbon sources in various ways. Wind power is harnessed by using wind turbines that convert the wind's kinetic energy into electrical power. Nuclear energy employs nuclear fission where heavy atomic nuclei split into smaller particles, releasing enormous amounts of energy transformed into electricity. Solar power, perhaps the most widely recognisable, uses solar panels to capture the sun's energy and convert it directly into electricity. All these techniques allow for significant power generation with minuscule carbon emissions.

Examining the carbon intensity, it becomes extraordinarily clear why these sources are favoured over traditional fossil fuels. Coal power, which still forms a considerable part of the world's electricity generation, emits around 820 gCO2eq/kWh. Gas power, another common fossil fuel energy source, has a carbon intensity of about 490 gCO2eq/kWh. Now, compare these numbers to the low-carbon sources: nuclear power stands at a shockingly low 12 gCO2eq/kWh, solar at around 45 gCO2eq/kWh, and wind at a mere 11 gCO2eq/kWh.

The advantage of these low-carbon energy sources is not limited to just their incredibly low emissions. They are also inexhaustible. While fossil fuels will eventually deplete, sun, wind, and nuclear power will be available consistently, providing us a dependable source of clean energy. Furthermore, the cutting-edge technologies associated with these energy forms are also driving innovation and creating jobs worldwide.

So, as the world moves towards a greener future, increasing focus on these low-carbon sources is not only beneficial but essential. The transition towards sustainable and clean energy resources such as wind, nuclear, and solar will shape the future of our global electrical generation. And while the output generated by these low-carbon energy sources is continually growing, so does our hope for a viable, clean, and sustainable tomorrow.