Can the global green energy transition bridge the $18tr investment gap it faces?

Michael Holder
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Major new analysis from Boston Consulting Group predicts a green energy system can solve the 'trilemma', but a massive scaling up in wind, solar, and grid storage capacity is urgently required through to 2030

The world currently faces an $18tr investment gap to finance the green energy transition through to 2030 if it is to stand a chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C, according to a new report from Boston...

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