Solar surge: World smashes renewable energy records yet again

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IRENA report confirms 'strongest year ever for new capacity additions', as 161GW of clean power deployed

Global renewable energy capacity increased by 161GW last year setting a new deployment record for the sector, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Abu Dhabi-based agency...

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