Solar Generation

Brussels, 18 January 2005 - EPIA and Greenpeace International launch the report Solar Generation at the European Parliament.

The report, describes how by 2020, solar power could deliver electricity to more than 1 billion people, provide over 2.2 million jobs, and reduce CO2 emissions by 169 million tonnes a year. This is equivalent to the output of 75 coal-fired power stations. By 2040, solar electricity could supply over 20% of global electricity needs. The report shows that solar electricity can make a major contribution to a secure global electricity supply, including in remote regions, and help prevent dangerous climate change. It sets out a blueprint for a 62-billion-euro industry within 15 years.