Renewable Energy Transition
Long-term shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable and low-carbon sources, required for climate change mitigation.
Real World
Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) policy saw renewables rise from 6% to over 50% of electricity generation between 2000 and 2023, but also triggered controversy over rising consumer electricity bills and grid reliability challenges during the phase-out of nuclear power.
Exam Focus
For 'assess the challenges of' questions, structure your answer around technical, economic, social, and political barriers — avoid listing only one type of barrier.
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