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Renewable investment enters a new phase as grids become the limiting factor

Renewable energy investment is reported to exceed $700bn in 2026. Yet the industry's central challenge is changing. Grid bottlenecks, policy uncertainty and growing demand for firm low-carbon power are becoming more important than access to capital in determining which projects get built.

Thom Atkinson June 23 2026

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