Bill McKibben Is Right - Here Comes The Sun! - CleanTechnica

The article highlights Bill McKibben’s new book, "Here Comes the Sun," which chronicles the rapid rise of solar and wind power globally and the resistance from the fossil fuel industry and allied politicians. McKibben emphasizes how solar energy is transforming the energy landscape by enabling everyday citizens and large economies like California to drastically reduce reliance on natural gas. Solar power is portrayed not only as a solution to the climate crisis but also as a means to create a more equitable and humane energy system, since solar energy is abundant and cannot be hoarded. The article also reports a significant surge in solar panel imports across Africa, with a 60% increase from June 2024 to June 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth is widespread, with countries such as Algeria, Zambia, Botswana, and Ethiopia experiencing multi-fold increases in solar imports. The trend reflects a structural shift rather than a temporary spike, indicating a broad adoption of solar energy across the continent. China’s solar capacity milestones are