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Re:In Europe, Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels by SamPatt on Thursday January 22, 2026 @01:28PM (#46723230)
Yes, and it's wonderful to see. As the article itself explains, this isn't due to government led redistribution of wealth anymore:

> The 20th century infrastructure model was:

> Centralized generation

> Government-led

> Megaproject financing

> 30-year timelines

>Monopolistic utilities

> The 21st century infrastructure model is:

> Distributed/modular

> Private sector-led

> PAYG financing

> Deploy in days/weeks

> Competitive markets

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