The rise of renewables and the increasing need for (less) gas

Despite International Energy Agency ‘requirements’ to reduce energy use in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, global energy demand is still increasing. Renewable energy has made swift inroads into power generation, with wind and solar power (variable renewable energy sources, VRES) now making up a significant proportion of power generation in many developed countries. However, the Nirvana of 100% power generation from renewables still appears elusive as power systems struggle to cope with