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Figure 1. Examples of renewable energy sources.
Renewable energy becomes increasingly recognizable and pleasant to
develop. The cost of solar panels has fallen more than 80% in the last
decade, and the cost of wind turbines has fallen over 60%.
Renewable energy can also create new job opportunities. Renewable
energy industries provide jobs to many people around the world, and this
figure is expected to increase over the years to come. Besides being clean
and sustainable, renewable energy can also help improve energy security.
Renewable energy sources are not subject to the same price drops as fossil
fuels, which can help protect countries from rising energy costs.
Chapter 1
Introduction
