- The world added more solar power capacity than fossil fuels in 2017, a sign of the sector's strength.
- The sector attracted $160.8 billion in investment in 2017.
- China was the biggest investor in renewable energy in 2017, sinking $126.6 billion into the industry, a 30% increase over 2016.
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There's new evidence that fossil fuels are getting crushed in the ongoing energy battle against renewables
China is the world's largest investor in renewable energy, sinking $126.6 billion into the sector, a 31% increase over 2106.
The world added more solar power capacity than any other type of energy in 2017, outpacing all fossil fuels, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
In 2017, s
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