'Massive increase': World adds record levels of new renewables capacity in 2024

Michael Holder
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IRENA data shows global economy added a record-shattering 585GW of new clean power capacity last year alone, thanks in large part to China's renewables boom

Last year delivered a "massive increase" in clean power capacity worldwide, with a record-shattering 585GW of new renewables projects coming online, in large part thanks to the rapid expansion of China's...

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