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China smashes wind and solar installation records once again in 2024

China now has 1,408GW of wind and solar capacity — well ahead of the government's prior target of having 1,200GW in place by 2030.

Renewable companies are required to include a certain amount of energy storage capacity alongside new solar and wind generation projects.

The International Energy Agency expects Ireland to reach about 75% renewables in its power mix by 2030, well ahead of the global average.

Renewables and nuclear accounted for 82% of the electricity produced in Spain and Portugal in 2024, per Ember data.

Located in Abu Dhabi's desert, the $6 billion project will feature 5.2GW of solar PV capacity and a 19GWh battery system.

The project in Flensburg is part of a broader trend towards large water-based heat pumps as cities clean up their heating systems.

More than 17 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in 2024. That equates to roughly one in five new cars sold through the year.