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- John Berger
For more than a decade, solar power additions have followed a trajectory of double-digit year-on-year growth, with no signs of levelling off. From having been purely subsidy driven, current drivers combine climate policy, corporate targets to de-risk, green portfolios, and pure economics, as solar has become one of the cheapest sources of electricity in many locations. The scalability of solar also contributes to its success, as distributed generation shifts how power is produced and consumed. What are the fundamentals that are required for solar power to maintain its growth trajectory? Will the current largest markets continue to lead the way? What types of investors will drive future solar power deployment? How will investors adapt to new opportunities and risks?
The pace of solar innovation continues to increase rapidly despite the growing ubiquity of the technology. Leading market players and new entrants continue to push the boundaries of increasing energy yields and maintaining the high quality standards of solar systems. The adoption of next-generation solar technology by all customers, from homeowners to solar developers, will bring solar generation increasingly into the mainstream. What are some of the next-generation technologies that will enable solar to leap into the mainstream? Which solar technology challenges need to be overcome to accelerate its adoption globally?