# Renewable Energy Usage Infographics The ‘Stephens Scown’ Worldwide Consumption Chart By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephens-scown-worldwide-consumption References: [greenerideal](http://www.greenerideal.com/lifestyle/0803-sustaining-our-future-through-renewable-energy-infographic/) & [stephens-scown](http://www.stephens-scown.co.uk/) The ‘Stephens Scown’ worldwide consumption infographic explores the benefits of renewable energy. It also displays the amount of energy usage around the world. According to this study, [energy consumption has risen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle) by 46% in the past 20 years. China, the United States and India have the highest consumption rates in the world whereas Argentina, Australia and South Africa have the lowest. In terms of [renewable energy consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renewable-energy-investment), Brazil, Indonesia and India are the highest users. In Europe, renewable energy accounts for 11 percent of primary energy consumption, whereas the United States only accounts for 5.8 percent. The Stephens Scown worldwide consumption infographic stresses the importance of continued efforts in developing and growing the use of renewable energy, as it is going to be a crucial part of our future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rising Energy Consumption:** With energy consumption rising by 46% in the past two decades, there is a need for the development of new renewable energy technologies. - **Shift to Renewable Energy:** The significant difference in renewable energy usage in various countries highlights the opportunity for the growth of renewable energy industries. - **Increasing Importance of Renewable Energy:** As renewable energy becomes a crucial part of our future, there is a need for more investment in renewable energy industries and technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The differences in renewable energy usage between countries indicate an opportunity for the growth of the renewable energy industry. - **Energy Technology:** The rising energy consumption indicates potential innovation opportunities in the energy technology industry. - **Environmental Sustainability:** As renewable energy becomes increasingly important, there is a need for more sustainable practices and technologies in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Saving Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-that-saves-energy.md) - [Renewable Loan Surges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renewable-energy-development-agency.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Beer-Cooling Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-billboard.md) - [Effortless Energy Comparison Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-energy-comparison-platform.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Large-Scale Energy Storage Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-installations.md) - [Renewable Land Aggregation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aggregation.md) - [Energy Savings App](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-by-uncharted.md)