Global Energy Facts

Prepare for

The 2012 PEAK Energy Olympics

Which nations are working hardest to be energy efficient?
Which are tapping into as many renewable energy resources as possible? 

Read about what countries are doing to make and use energy.
Which ones would you honor with gold, silver or bronze medals? You be the judge!

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United States
of America

 

The United States of America leads the way in generating power from concentrated solar, biomass, wind and geothermal sources!



Sweden

45% of Sweden's energy supply comes from renewable energy sources!

  


Germany

Germany leads the world in photovoltaic solar and biogas power!



Chad

Chad consumes the least amount of energy of any country in the world!

 

China

China's energy production from solar hot water is equal to 40 nuclear power plants.

 

Brazil

In Brazil, farmers grow sugar cane which is used to make ethanol. Ethanol can be used as a fuel and it produces less pollution. Brazil is the global leader in making ethanol and cars that run on ethanol!


  
Kenya

More homes in rural Kenya and other parts of rural Africa are starting to use solar power to get their electricity.