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What COP26 means for solar

COP26 was either a great success or an abject failure, depending on who you talk to. What matters for the solar industry is the extent to which decisions agreed in the Glasgow Climate Pact are going to change the direction of the energy and financial sectors.

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pv magazine

08 Dec 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pictured with UN Secretary General António Guterres on day two of COP26. The two nations will reportedly lead a “green grids initiative” as one of the first projects announced under the breakthrough agenda launched in Glasgow. | Image: UNFCCC/FlickrCC

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the UNFCCC undoubtedly represents a global shift toward sustainability. Not only did the summit acknowledge the critical role of nature in climate action and the importance of acting on deforestation, but agreements were also reached to address non-CO2 emissions such as methane. Perhaps most importantly – despite significant …

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