Green energy transition: Why analysts are calling for governments to go 'beyond market economics'

Cecilia Keating
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The rate of solar additions will continue to rise next year, according to the IEA | Credit iStock
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The rate of solar additions will continue to rise next year, according to the IEA | Credit iStock

Renewable power is set to dominate European power generation this decade, but significantly more policy momentum is required to boost wind, solar and hydro’s share of primary demand, analysis finds

The remarkably rapid march of renewable power could see it become the backbone of much of the global electricity system by as soon as the end of this decade - but concerted policy action is still needed...

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