Solar set to gain from higher EU carbon prices

EU carbon prices have outperformed expectations in recent months. And the bull run looks set to continue next year, which would be a boost for renewables, including solar.

Issue 10-2020

Germany generated 24% of its electricity from hard coal and lignite in August, compared with 29% in August 2019 and 38% in August 2018, according to data from the Fraunhofer Institute. Less coal will make more room for solar and other renewables.

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