“It changes everything:” Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:59:43 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://reneweconomy.com.au/it-changes-everything-plunging-costs-of-pv-and-batteries-mean-24-hour-solar-a-growing-reality/>

"The plunging cost of solar PV and battery storage has opened up a new frontier
in the transition to green energy, according to a new report, with cities and
industries around the world now able to access low cost, 24-hour solar
generation.

According to the UK-based energy think tank Ember, the combined cost of solar
and battery storage has fallen 22 per cent in the last year alone (see graph
below).

“This is a turning point in the clean energy transition,” says lead analyst
Kostansta Rangelova. “Around-the-clock solar is no longer just a technical
possibility and distant dream, but an economic reality.

“It unlocks game changing opportunities for energy-hungry industries like
data-centres and manufacturing. Solar will be unleashed. The change is new –
the costs and quality of grid batteries have improved so much in the last 12
months. Now it’s time for policy and investment to catch up.”"

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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