The Working Group III Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources
and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) presents an assessment of
the literature on the scientific, technological, environmental,
economic and social aspects of the contribution of six renewable
energy (RE) sources to the mitigation of climate change. It is
intended to provide policy relevant information to governments,
intergovernmental processes and other interested parties. This
Summary for Policymakers provides an overview of the SRREN,
summarizing the essential findings. The SRREN consists of 11
chapters. Chapter 1 sets the context for RE and climate change;
Chapters 2 through 7 provide information on six RE technologies,
and Chapters 8 through 11 address integrative issues. References
to chapters and sections are indicated with corresponding
chapter and section numbers in square brackets. An explanation
of terms, acronyms and chemical symbols used in this SPM can be
found in the glossary of the SRREN (Annex I).Conventions and
methodologies f