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Solar power overtakes nuclear in global capacity
Original: Solar power is becoming bigger than nuclear
Solar power has grown to the point where it now exceeds nuclear power as an energy source worldwide. The news highlights how rapidly falling costs and massive investment in photovoltaic capacity have allowed solar to surpass a technology that dominated low-carbon electricity for decades. Commenters are debating whether this marks a turning point in the global energy transition, and what it means for nuclear's future role in decarbonisation.
Why now: A major milestone in the energy transition, prompting debate over the future of nuclear versus renewables
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