Brent Wanner, Head of the IEA’s Power Supply Unit, and Anthony Vautrin, an energy modeller specializing in electricity demand projections, dive into the future of solar power. They discuss how solar has dramatically improved in cost and efficiency since 2010, making it the cheapest electricity source. The duo highlights the potential for solar to meet growing electricity demands in sunny regions, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. They also address challenges like grid modernization and the need for diverse energy sources to ensure stable, secure electricity systems.
