IEA: Huge leap in renewables growth forecast for wind and solar
International Energy Agency (@IEA) recognizes new normal, raises forecast for wind and solar by 25% vs. its forecast 6 months ago
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Solar is now ‘cheapest electricity in history’
The era of global oil demand growth will come to an end in the next decade, solar is the cheapest energy source ever seen in human history.
Trump could potentially spike the US Solar Industry with tariffs
Reuters reports that the Trump Administration is mulling over the idea of putting in place tariffs that would more than double the cost of solar … (Reuters) – U.S. solar companies are snapping up cheap imported solar panels ahead of a trade decision by the Trump administration that could drive up costs and cloud the … Read more
India’s solar panel price crash could spark revolution
New Scientist has an interesting article that talks about a change that will have a dramatic effect on life in India. Basically … Electricity from solar supplied to the grid has fallen to just 8.78 rupees per kilowatt-hour In contrast, it is almost double that, 17 rupees, for diesel. Those connected to the grid experience frequent blackouts, … Read more