New climate agreement fast-tracks energy transition
After two weeks of negotiations a climate agreement to curb greenhouse gases and limit the rise in global temperatures to less than 2C has been reached. "We are delighted by the outcome of COP21. The Paris agreement puts the energy transition in the fasttrack as 196 countries have committed to legally binding targets, retreating from polluting fuels and investing in clean, sustainable energy" says Oliver Schafer, President of SolarPower Europe. "We commend world leaders for the ambitious pledges made, which is sure to accelerate deployment of solar and boost investor confidence - sending a strong message that the low-carbon economy is real and already well underway."
"Solar truly has been the talk of Paris, this is a deserved recognition for this most versatile of technologies. Solar is key to reversing climate change and to making good economic sense - illustrated by the wave of new government and business led initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Terrawatt Initiative and the Global Solar Council."
"This is a big moment and we look forward to seeing solar as the leading energy source in the coming years - setting humankind on a clean and sustainable development path
