Renewables Were the World’s Cheapest Source of Energy in 2020, New Report Shows

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By World Economic ForumJul 9, 2021, 11:06 am254 pts
By Victoria Masterson The cost of renewable technologies like wind and solar is falling significantly, according to a new report. This is fuelling the rise of renewables as the world's cheapest power. The cost of large-scale solar projects has plunged 85% in a decade. Retiring costly coal plants would also cut…

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