Overview
Solar energy innovation encompasses perovskite solar cells, bifacial panels, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), and floating solar farms. Perovskite cells promise to double efficiency while halving costs. Agrivoltaics combines solar panels with farming. Solar-plus-storage systems provide reliable power around the clock. The levelized cost of solar electricity has dropped 89% since 2010, making it the cheapest source of new electricity in most of the world. Global solar capacity is projected to triple by 2030.
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12-month trend91/100
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solar powerperovskitephotovoltaicsrenewable energy
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Economic Impact
High Impact
89% cost reduction since 2010, projected $1T+ annual investment by 2030.
Emerged
2018
Trend Score
91