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Toronto Star | Why the world’s oldest energy source is poised to power the future
Not too long ago, solar energy was considered expensive, inefficient and unreliable. Then everything changed. How a new energy age began.
Not too long ago, solar energy was considered expensive, inefficient and unreliable. Then everything changed. How a new energy age began.
Inside Climate News | The Researcher Who Wrote the Book on How Solar Got Cheap Is Back to Assess the Current Moment
With an updated edition of his 2019 book, Greg Nemet looks at global progress and puts U.S. obstacles in perspective.
With an updated edition of his 2019 book, Greg Nemet looks at global progress and puts U.S. obstacles in perspective.
WPR | Even in Wisconsin, solar energy is booming. But the state lags behind other parts of the US
Solar energy is now the cheapest way to produce electricity and poised to become the world’s dominant energy source.
Solar energy is now the cheapest way to produce electricity and poised to become the world’s dominant energy source
Podcast | An electric revolution
How Solar Energy Became Cheap — with Gregory Nemet
How Solar Energy Became Cheap — with Gregory Nemet
WSJ | The U.S. Gave Up Its Lead in Clean Energy Sectors Before. It Might Be Doing It Again.
The Trump administration’s move to roll back hydrogen, carbon capture and green energy initiatives is likely to play into China and Europe’s hands, say industry leaders
The Trump administration’s move to roll back hydrogen, carbon capture and green energy initiatives is likely to play into China and Europe’s hands, say industry leaders
NY Times | Can 3,500 Percent Tariffs Protect the U.S. Solar Industry?
The U.S. imposed sky-high tariffs on solar imports from four countries, but it’s unclear if they will be enough to fight back Chinese competitors.
The U.S. imposed sky-high tariffs on solar imports from four countries, but it’s unclear if they will be enough to fight back Chinese competitors.
The Gaurdian | ‘Rising star’
EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024.
EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024
Politico | Chinese companies use Biden’s climate law to expand their solar dominance
The president tried to weaken China’s control over solar parts globally by funding U.S. manufacturing plants. But Chinese companies are tapping into the cash.
The president tried to weaken China’s control over solar parts globally by funding U.S. manufacturing plants. But Chinese companies are tapping into the cash.
CBC radio | The solar power revolution is coming
Solar power is at the dawn of a quiet revolution. Costs are coming down fast and technology is only getting better. By 2035, solar could make up half of the world's electricity generation. So what could boundless cheap energy mean for us?
Solar power is at the dawn of a quiet revolution. Costs are coming down fast and technology is only getting better. By 2035, solar could make up half of the world's electricity generation. So what could boundless cheap energy mean for us?
Vox | Even solar energy’s biggest fans are underestimating it
Solar’s extraordinary forecast-defying growth, explained.
Solar’s extraordinary forecast-defying growth, explained.
Science Business | How cheap solar power could have arrived decades ago
Solar’s development – stalled by Reagan in the US and underinvestment in Europe – offers lessons for today’s policymakers in other technologies.
Solar’s development – stalled by Reagan in the US and underinvestment in Europe – offers lessons for today’s policymakers in other technologies.
The Economist | Sun Machines
Solar, an energy source that gets cheaper and cheaper, is going to be huge.
Vox | How solar energy got so cheap
Cheap solar is a policy success story.
Cheap solar is a policy success story.