The Renewable Energy Tracker assesses the performance of 60 countries representing 85 per cent of total population and accounting for about 90 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, energy use and GDP. It uses equity-driven indicators to acknowledge differences between countries in terms of priorities, financial abilities, population size and common but differentiated responsibilities whereby wealthier countries have to move faster than others. It puts emphasis on rewarding countries that are performing consistently well or better than others across the majority of indicators or categories assessed. Through a 3-pronged analysis, it provides a snapshot of where countries stand and whether they are heading in the right direction.
Analysis shows that countries are way off track and must accelerate the transition to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy systems by their respective and equitable target years at the latest. While a number of emerging and developing countries are doing comparatively well relative to their capabilities, too many advanced economies are not living up to their responsibilities and capabilities. It also shows an overall lack of consistency: progress must happen in the power sector and across all sectors, while striving to deliver positive benefits for people, including universal access to electricity and clean cooking fuels and technology, minimising negative impacts on environments and taking into account climate-related risks. Too many frontrunners are depending on solid biofuels or hydropower, putting their progress and nature at risk.
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