New Global Solar Capacity Outpaced Wind in 2016, IRENA Says
March 31, 2017 at 07:01 AM EDT
Last year marked the first time since 2013 that solar energy growth outpaced wind energy, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar saw a record 71 GW of new capacity in 2016, while wind increased by 51 GW.
