As of 2012, <answer>renewable energy</answer> plays a major role in the energy mix of many countries globally. Renewables are becoming increasingly economic in both developing and developed countries. Prices for <answer>renewable energy</answer> technologies, primarily wind power and solar power, continued to drop, making renewables competitive with conventional energy sources. Without a level playing field, however, high market penetration of renewables is still dependent on a robust promotional policies. Fossil fuel subsidies, which are far higher than those for <answer>renewable energy</answer>, remain in place and quickly need to be phased out.
What plays a major role in the energy mix of many countries?
renewable energy