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Breathtaking international decarbonization pathways, the proposal of a European supergrid or the ambitious solar project in the North African desert may be key features of future roadmaps toward a zero-carbon power sector. But it is safe to say that the primary function of the deployment of renewable energy today is the establishment of a pivotal landmark for a process of transition to sustainable energy and for a policy of climate change mitigation. At the same time, continuing growth in the renewable energy sector clearly triggers innovations and the diffusion of relevant technologies.
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Bruns, E., Ohlhorst, D., Wenzel, B., Köppel, J. (2011). Introduction. In: Renewable Energies in Germany’s Electricity Market. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9905-1_1
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