Flat 2018 global renewables growth brings IEA call for policy solutions

Utility Dive: Alongside the declining cost of renewable energy, the stagnation of renewable capacity growth means more stable public policy is needed to stave off the worst impacts of climate change, say scientists.

"Thanks to rapidly declining costs, the competitiveness of renewables is no longer heavily tied to financial incentives," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said in a statement. "What they mainly need are stable policies supported by a long-term vision."

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