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REVIEW
‘‘ Power Ahead,,
Renewables
he world is now adding more green energy capacity
each year than it adds in new capacity from all fossil
Tfuels combined, according to REN21, a United
Nations-backed report. In 2016, renewables accounted for
an estimated nearly 62% of net additions to global power
generating capacity. Last year, renewable power installments
(including hydro power) increased by 9% over 2015 to nearly
2,017 gigawatts. Solar photovoltaic accounted for around
47% of the total additions, followed by wind power at 34%
and hydropower at 15.5%. Here's a snapshot...
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