Solar Is Booming
https://theness.com/neurologicablog/solar-is-booming/
Solar power is booming, driven by falling costs and bigger system sizes. Since 2009, residential solar has dropped about 60% in total cost, from roughly $7–$8.70 per watt to around $3.6/watt today (lower if paid upfront). Non-residential solar is even cheaper, with grid-scale prices around $2.4/watt. The trend is driven by cheaper panels, better efficiency, and economies of scale, though soft costs and regulatory hurdles remain. Solar now accounts for a growing share of new grid capacity worldwide and helps push down fossil-fuel demand. Battery storage and plug‑and‑play home storage are accelerating adoption, enabling peak shaving and outage resilience. With continued tech gains and policy tweaks, the trajectory points toward more affordable, reliable clean energy for homes and grids alike.