Manufacturing Today Issue - 245 February 2026 | Page 22

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Why renewable energy matters
Renewable energy is no longer a niche or experimental technology option; it has become a strategic imperative. Over the past couple of decades, manufacturing advances and far-reaching investments in wind, solar, and biomass technologies- combined with supportive policy frameworks- have made renewable electricity increasingly accessible to industrial operators. Beyond immediate cost considerations, renewables can provide greater resilience against energy price volatility, support net-zero commitments, and help organizations respond to rising regulatory and consumer expectations around sustainability.
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