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In 2025, for the first time, solar and wind produced more electricity than fossil fuels in the European Union. The bloc's goal to reduce fossil fuel use by 90% by 2040 seems on track. (ourworldindata.org)
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[โ€“] Lugh@futurology.today 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

I think its not built as much because solar/wind are simpler & cheaper. Hydro needs the right elevation/water flow/geography. Its disruptive to ecosystems & human habitation & it has huge up-front costs. Yes, its great sometimes, but maybe not as often as we might think.

[โ€“] Carl@hexbear.net 1 points 9 hours ago

There's also the problem that all of the best spots for hydro have already been dammed. The spots that remain are much more marginal, and with other water issues getting worse worldwide hydroelectricity is in competition with other forms of water use.