At UN climate talks, 5 nations back plan to double rooftop solar panels by 2030
Summary
Five countries endorsed a voluntary declaration at the COP31 U.N. climate talks in Turkey to double the number of homes worldwide with rooftop solar panels by 2030. The plan’s organizers say reaching the goal will require national policies, stronger power grids, and support for solar panels and batteries.Key Facts
- The declaration aims to increase the number of homes with rooftop solar from about 150 million to at least 300 million by 2030.
- Australia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Vanuatu endorsed the declaration.
- Lawmakers from 21 other countries, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, also endorsed it.
- Indonesia’s state-owned electric power company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara, endorsed the declaration.
- The declaration is voluntary and non-binding.
- Turkey is advocating for electricity to reach 35% of global energy consumption by 2035, preferably from renewable sources.
- Coal accounted for 33% of Turkey’s electricity generation last year, while it made up more than 40% of Australia’s electricity generation.
- Experts said grid upgrades and support for solar panels and batteries are needed for rooftop solar to reduce emissions.
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