Every year, incoming solar energy is __________ the energy that is stored in all known fossil reserves.

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According to the International Energy Agency, the total energy stored in known global reserves of coal, oil, and natural gas is equivalent to approximately 200,000 terawatt-hours (TWh). In contrast, the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface is estimated to be approximately 173,000 terawatts (TW) at any given moment. This means that the energy from the sun that reaches the Earth in one hour alone is equivalent to more than the total energy stored in all known fossil fuel reserves. Therefore, incoming solar energy is ten times greater than the energy stored in all known fossil reserves.

Every Year, Incoming Solar Energy Is __________ the Energy That