Interpreting Renewable Energy Growth Trends

Very Hard Synthesis Interpreting Data In Graphics

The following graphical data represents the annual percentage increase in three different renewable energy sectors (solar, wind, and hydropower) over a period from 2010 to 2020. The x-axis represents the years, while the y-axis indicates the percentage increase in output. Solar energy experienced a steep increase in the early years, peaking at 60% in 2015, followed by a gradual decline to 40% by 2020. Wind energy showed a steady increase, starting at 20% in 2010 and reaching a consistent level of around 35% by 2020. Hydropower, on the other hand, fluctuated modestly, beginning at 15% in 2010 and only rising to 25% by 2020, with notable dips in 2013 and 2016.

Based on the graphical data, which of the following statements can be accurately inferred?

Solar energy saw the highest overall increase in percentage from 2010 to 2020.

Wind energy experienced the most consistent annual growth throughout the decade.

Hydropower surpassed both solar and wind energy in total output by 2020.

Solar energy's growth rate in 2015 was less than that of wind energy in 2018.

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