In France, a report by REN21 concluded that, for the first time, more renewable energy capacity was added in a calendar year than conventional energy . The group reported that global power capacity from renewable energy rose 16 percent in 2008, and said that 73 countries have set renewable energy targets, an increase of 10 percent over the end of 2007.
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Renewable energy adds more global capacity than conventional energy in 2008; 73 countries now have RE targets
