Solar power was just a niche application 10 years ago. Many people liked the idea of solar power, but it was too expensive for all but a small percentage of the population. Now, solar power is cost-competitive with other electricity options for hundreds of millions of people. The biggest challenge is simply making people aware of that.
A nice infographic from the folks at Custom Made covers a lot of these points in more detail and with more stats. It discusses solar power’s quick growth, solar power’s falling prices, and solar power’s huge potential. Have a look:
Originally published on Sustainnovate.