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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

However, hydropower still accounts for the largest share of renewables in the total mix. At the end of 2020, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 2,799 GW, with hydropower still accounting for the largest share at 1,211 GW. China and the U.S. were the two outstanding growth markets from 2020.

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

Smart Energy International

The Marinus Link will use advanced converter technology at both ends of the link to stabilise and integrate more renewables into the power grid. Clean hydropower can then feed the mainland grid when it is needed most, acting as a large battery for the nation. million Australian homes. “The

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IRENA: Global renewables capacity grows a record 9.6 per cent

Business Green

per cent last year to 3,372GW, according to new figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) that confirm clean technologies continued to dominate the pipeline of new energy projects worldwide. Moreover, Oceania saw 5.2GW of new capacity come online and South America continued an upward trend with 18.2GW of capacity added.

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