Renewable Energy Sees Record Increase in 2022, Agency Says

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PARIS — Renewable energy saw a record increase in 2022 with capacity up almost 10% globally, the International Renewable Energy Agency said Tuesday, warning it was not enough to limit climate change.

 

Last year, 83% of new power generation capacity came from renewable sources, the IRENA agency said as it announced a 9.6% increase in renewables capacity globally.

 

Solar, mainly photovoltaic, and wind still account for 90% of new construction. While the agency noted a slowdown in the wind sector compared with the previous two years, production capacity still rose by 9% and solar by 22%.

 

https://www.voanews.com/a/renewable-energy-sees-record-increase-in-2022-agency-says-/7015384.html

 

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Italy's Eni announces plans for three new offshore wind farms

March 22 (UPI) -- New agreements for offshore wind in Italy could add to a growing capacity that could meet the energy demands of more than a million homes, Italian energy company Eni said Wednesday.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2023/03/22/italy-eni-wind-energy-cdp-offshore/3151679492839/

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And the Chinese build two new coal fired power plants per week adding to the existing base of more than 900 GW (USA about 25 GW).

So rest of world, increase your efforts!