IRENA: Record global renewables growth still not enough to meet 2030 goals

Michael Holder
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Renewable electricity capacity continues to grow at a record pace, yet the world remains off track to meet global clean power and climate goals for 2030

Renewable electricity capacity is rapidly growing worldwide and repeatedly setting fresh records across multiple regions, yet growth rates are still not accelerating fast enough to reach globally-agreed...

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