Table 1: Global Trends in Energy Use
by Source, 1990-97
Energy Source

Wind power
Solar power
Geothermal power*
Natural gas
Hydroelectric power*
Oil
Coal
Nuclear power

Annual Rate of Growth

25.7
16.8
3.0
2.1
1.6
1.4
1.2
0.6

*Data available through 1996 only.
Source: Worldwatch Institute.

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