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Record low for new coal, but retirements must speed up to meet climate commitments, report says

Published 07:47 on April 3, 2025 / Last updated at 09:54 on April 3, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), International, Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Last year was a record two decade-low for global coal-fired power plant additions, with just 44 gigawatts of new capacity and 25.2 GW retired for a net gain of 18.8 GW, or a total increase of 1%, a think tank said Thursday.
Last year was a record two decade-low for global coal-fired power plant additions, with just 44 gigawatts of new capacity and 25.2 GW retired for a net gain of 18.8 GW, or a total increase of 1%, a think tank said Thursday.


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