Solar has become the world’s favourite new type of electricity generation, according to global data showing that more solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is being installed than any other generation technology.
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| Solar PV outstripped coal as the leading source of new electricity generation worldwide last year. |
Worldwide, some 73 gigawatts of net new solar PV capacity was installed in 2016. Wind energy came in second place (55GW), with coal relegated to third (52GW), followed by gas (37GW) and hydro (28GW).
Read the piece on The Conversation by a Professor of Engineering at the Australian National University, Andrew Blakers - “Solar is now the most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide.”
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