A cost-efficient use of climate funds in developing countries requires rigorous assessment of local mitigation costs. Now research presents a novel way to estimate the increase in energy costs involved in scaling up solar photovoltaic and wind power.
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Jakob, M. The fair cost of renewable energy. Nature Clim Change 2, 488–489 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1604
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