Report: Renewables Hit Major Global Milestones

A new report by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) on the growth in renewable energy showed some remarkable accomplishments. For one thing, new investment in traditional coal and gas-fired power plants accounted for less than half the investment in solar wind, and other renewables. According to Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2016, the annual global investment in new renewables capacity, reached $266 billion last year, while investments in coal and gas power stations weighed in at $130 billion. If early stage and R&D projects are included, the number for renewables grows to $286. This topped the previous record set in 2011, by 3%.

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