Why Solar Energy is Taking Over the World
Solar energy has grown so ludicrously cheap over the past couple of decades that it is now projected to surpass nuclear energy as one of the main global sources of electricity. Constant instability across international energy supply chains, coupled with diminishing prices, has made solar an obvious choice for countries seeking to limit their reliance on imported energy. The result is a massive surge in energy adoption, with the renewable source of electricity’s share of global electricity generation jumping from just 1% in 2016 to nearly 10% in 2026. After the BBC analyzed data from energy think-tank Ember for the…