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The price of solar power has fallen by over 80% since 2010. Here's why

renewable energy production, like these solar panels shown here, has significantly decreased in price since 2010

A significant drop in renewable energy prices over the last decade will boost its chances of becoming more widely adopted. Image: UNSPLASH/Manny Becerra

Martin Armstrong
Data Journalist, Statista
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