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Investment in renewables in 2017 was less than it was in 2011 …it has essentially been flat since then

This is a guest post by Jeremy Leggett. Views are the author's own and do not necessarily represent the opinions or positions of MyGridGB or Dr Andrew Crossland.

The $280bn invested is 3x the investment in fossil fuel generating capacity and more than 2x fossil-fuel and nuclear power capacity combined.

….But not enough.  Only 4 of 38 energy sectors are on track with Paris targets – which ultimately require 100% renewables or nearly so. And renewables growth in heating and fuels is way behind growth in power generation.

Image: from the report