IEA: World set to add record 290GW of renewable power capacity in 2021

Michael Holder
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Renewables capacity additions must double in 2020s, the IEA estimates
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Renewables capacity additions must double in 2020s, the IEA estimates

International Energy Agency forecasts another record year for renewables growth worldwide, but warns still pace needs to double in 2020s for net zero pathway

Global renewable energy growth looks set to deliver yet another all-time record this year, with additions of new capacity from wind, solar and other technologies in 2021 forecast to rise to 290GW worldwide,...

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