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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

More than 80% of all new electricity capacity added last year was renewable, with solar and wind accounting for 91% of new renewables. However, hydropower still accounts for the largest share of renewables in the total mix. rise in installed capacity represents expansion that beats long-term trends of more modest growth year-on-year.

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Hitachi Energy to supply converter stations for Australia’s Marinus Link

Smart Energy International

Clean hydropower can then feed the mainland grid when it is needed most, acting as a large battery for the nation. Moreover, it strengthens the security of supply in the Australian power grid in which electricity is increasingly generated from sustainable energy. million Australian homes.

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IRENA: Global renewables capacity grows a record 9.6 per cent

Business Green

Moreover, Oceania saw 5.2GW of new capacity come online and South America continued an upward trend with 18.2GW of capacity added. Although hydropower continues to account for the largest share of total renewables capacity with 1,250GW, solar and wind continued to dominate new generating capacity.

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