r/worldnews - Plunging Prices Mean Building New Renewable Energy Is Cheaper Than Running Existing Coal. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind costs have dropped an extraordinary 88% and 69% since 2009, respectively. Meanwhile, coal and nuclear costs have increased by 9% and 23%, respectively.

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