Solar Is Powering Our Lives In More Ways Than You Might Know - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the rapid and transformative growth of solar energy, emphasizing its expanding role in powering homes, businesses, and entire regions. Solar power is now growing faster than any other energy source in history, with the installation of solar panels generating about one gigawatt every 15 hours—equivalent to the output of a typical coal-fired power plant. This shift represents a major systemic change comparable to the Industrial and Computer Revolutions, as noted by climate activist Bill McKibben. In the U.S., renewables, including solar and wind, have recently surpassed fossil fuels in electricity generation, with states like Texas leading in renewable energy and battery deployment. McKibben underscores the advantages of solar and wind energy as ubiquitous, complementary sources that can mitigate intermittency issues when paired with battery storage. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy cannot be stockpiled, which reduces geopolitical conflicts over energy resources. However, despite the declining costs of solar technology, policy and infrastructure barriers—such