A student researching renewable energy has taken notes:

• Solar power has become cost-competitive with fossil fuels • Battery storage solves intermittency issues • Wind farms now generate power at lower costs than coal • Investment in renewables has increased 500% since 2010 • Many countries have set 100% renewable energy targets

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The student wants to show renewable energy's growing viability.

A

Many countries have set ambitious 100% renewable energy targets.

B

Solar and wind are now cost-competitive with fossil fuels, investment has grown 500% since 2010, and battery storage addresses intermittency—making renewables increasingly viable.

C

Battery storage technology helps solve renewable energy's intermittency issues.

D

Wind farms now generate electricity at lower costs than coal plants.

Correct Answer: B

Choice B. Cost-competitiveness, investment growth, and storage solutions show viability.