‘Transformative shift’ on the way as cleantech investment outpaces fossil fuels
Cleantech energy supply spending is expected to reach $670 billion this year, surpassing upstream oil and gas investments for the…
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Solar energy harnesses the sun’s radiation to generate electricity or heat using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar thermal systems. As one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy sources, solar power is helping businesses and governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Falling technology costs, improved efficiency and growing investment have made solar energy a key pillar of global decarbonisation efforts.
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China accounted for 98% of all solar panels imported into the EU last year
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Renewable energy capacity needs to accelerate to achieve 2030 goals, says IRENA
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Energy transition slowed last year, study clams
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Renewable energy sources provided 41.2% of the gross energy consumption of the European Union in 2022.
85% of small businesses planning sustainability projects this year
Some 85% of small businesses say that they plan to invest in sustainability projects during 2024, with energy efficiency a priority.