The Don Rodrigo PV solar plant south of Seville in Spain, developed by German company BayWa r.e., is Europe's first subsidy-free utility-scale solar PV plant. (Photo: Baywa r.e.)
Unsubsidized solar power, energy-smart homes and communities, greening of corporations, and zero-emission hydrogen mean Europe may re-emerge as a global leader in solar systems.
Faster deployment and lower costs - good prospects for wind and solar power.Photo: Gerry Machen
Scrapping of planned coal power and accelerated investment in wind and solar are essential, but it can be done significantly cheaper than IEA estimates.
Figure 100% Renewable: Sources per installed capacity. (Source: ADEME)
A new study shows that the cost to the French consumer of a 100% renewable scenario is more or less equal to a scenario close to today’s, with only 40% renewables.