'We are on track for net zero': Report reveals how exponential growth is putting power system on track for global climate goals

James Murray
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'We are on track for net zero': Report reveals how exponential growth is putting power system on track for global climate goals

Major new report from RMI suggests surging solar, wind, and battery capacity is now in line with global net zero scenarios

Clean energy deployment is exceeding expectations to such an extent that the global power system is rapidly moving into line with a net zero decarbonisation trajectory. That is the headline conclusion...

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