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Nadia Ameli, Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Resources, UCL

Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050 – even without more ambitious climate policies

Solar power is likely to become the dominant electricity source worldwide by 2050. Mny-Jhee/Shutterstock

In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.

The cost of electricity from solar plants has experienced a remarkable reduction over the past decade, falling by 89% from 2010 to 2022. Batteries, which are essential for balancing solar energy supply throughout the day and night, have also undergone a similar price revolution, decreasing by the same amount between 2008 and 2022.

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