IRENA: Global renewable capacity additions must nearly double to meet COP28 targets

The International Renewable Energy Agency says annual renewable capacity additions need to reach 1.2 terawatts by 2030, nearly double current levels, though solar's potential makes the goal achievable.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 3:43 AM PT · 1 article

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4d PV Tech IRENA: Global renewable capacity additions must double, but solar PV potential makes this ‘feasible’ — Annual global renewable energy capacity additions will need to almost double to 1.2TW if the world is to meet the COP28 targets, says IRENA.

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