articleSustainabilityApr 16, 2022GOLD OA

A Global Assessment: Can Renewable Energy Replace Fossil Fuels by 2050?

JLJerry L. HolechekHMHatim M. E. GeliMNMohammed N. SawalhahRVRaul Valdéz

New Mexico State University · Hashemite University

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Abstract

Our study evaluated the effectiveness of using eight pathways in combination for a complete to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050. These pathways included renewable energy development; improving energy efficiency; increasing energy conservation; carbon taxes; more equitable balancing of human wellbeing and per capita energy use; cap and trade systems; carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and nuclear power development. We used the annual ‘British Petroleum statistical review of world energy 2021’ report as our primary database. Globally, fossil fuels, renewable (primarily hydro, wind and solar), nuclear energy accounted for 83%, 12.6%, and 6.3% of the total energy consumption in 2020.…

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  • Renewable energy
  • Fossil fuel
  • Environmental science
  • Renewable fuels
  • Natural resource economics
  • Waste management
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Environmental economics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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