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Estimate based on IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook, and compatible with the recent IEA 'Net Zero by 2050' report
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IRENA (2021). World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway (preview). International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi.
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15
IRENA (2020). Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2019. International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi
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IRENA (2021). World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway, International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi
17
https://www.pv-tech.org/google-and-nv-energy-propose-major-solar-plus-storage-project-in-nevada/
18
EDP announces a more ambitious 2030 decarbonization goal in line with climate science. Available at: www.edp.com/en/news/2020/10/30/edp-announces-a-more-ambitious-2030-decarbonization-goal-line-climate-science
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Net Zero Tracker. Available at: https://eciu.net/netzerotracker
20
Race to Zero Campaign. Available at https://unfccc.int/climate-action/race-to-zero-campaign
21
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IRENA (2021). World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway (preview). International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi.
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