Cheaper than fossil fuels: Global renewables costs hit record low

Michael Holder
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IRENA estimates onshore wind and solar are already the cheapest source of energy in many parts of the world, and the trend is only set to continue

Renewables are already the cheapest source of electricity in many parts of the world, with global technology costs having fallen to a record low last year, according to the International Renewable Energy...

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