This is the most important chart in global solar energy

Jun 14, 2016

It’s fair to say that solar energy is set to stay Image: REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Joe Myers

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As more coal and gas plants sit idle, their costs escalates. However, this leads to an increase in wind and solar energy installations. Image: Bloomberg

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