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Solar Has Crossed a Critical Economic Tipping Point
For years, the economic case for solar came with an awkward qualification. Yes, it had no fuel bill.
By AI NewsroomPublished about 6 hours agoUpdated about 1 hour ago4 views
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Key Facts
- Fact 1: Solar PV's total installed cost has fallen by 87% since 2010, according to IRENA.
- Fact 2: Solar effectively prepays much of its energy supply for the next 25 to 30 years.
- Fact 3: IRENA estimates that battery storage costs have declined by 93% since 2010.
- Fact 4: Its latest assessment puts firm solar-plus-battery electricity at roughly $54–82 per megawatt-hour in high-irradiance regions.
For years, the economic case for solar came with an awkward qualification. Yes, it had no fuel bill.
Yes, its operating costs were low. And yes, over the life of a project it could already produce cheaper electricity than a new coal or gas plant. But first, someone had to pay for it.
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