Solar industry groups release report in Copenhagen

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference enters its second week in Copenhagen, several international solar organizations released a report today summarizing solar power goals around the world.

The report covers solar industry activity in several countries and regions, and includes data on job growth and carbon dioxide emissions offsets associated with solar targets.

By 2020, European Union countries are aiming to rely on renewable resources for 20% of energy consumed. If the European photovoltaics industry is able to meet up to 12% of the region’s electricity demand by then, it could translate into 5.5 million jobs in Europe and the reduction of at least 220 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year by 2020, according to the report.

For further information: LA Times