 Surprising Countries Leading In Renewable Energy

This small South American nation generates over 95% of its electricity from renewables. Wind and hydropower are its backbone.

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With volcanoes and geysers, Iceland runs almost entirely on geothermal and hydropower, making it one of the cleanest energy nations.

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Costa Rica has been running on 100% renewable electricity for months at a stretch, fueled by rivers, volcanoes, and strong policies.

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Home to the world’s largest concentrated solar plant (Noor), Morocco is turning its deserts into clean energy gold.

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Kenya is a leader in geothermal energy, meeting a big share of its electricity demand through natural steam.

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Denmark gets half of its electricity from wind turbines and is aiming to go 100% green in the near future.

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