======Rethinking Energy 2020-2030======
This report analyzes the impending disruption of the energy sector by 100% solar, wind, and battery (SWB) systems, which will transform energy production and create superabundance at near-zero marginal cost by 2030.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://www.rethinkx.com/energy-reports|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:rethinkx|RethinkX]]  |
|Publication date:  |October 1, 2020  |
|Authors:  |Adam Dorr, Tony Seba  |
|Time horizon:  |2030    |
|Geographic focus:  |United States, California, Texas, New England   |
|Page count:  |62  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involves data analysis of historical electricity demand, solar and wind generation, and cost trajectories for solar photovoltaic, wind power, and lithium-ion batteries. It uses a "clean energy U-curve" to determine the optimal mix of generation and storage capacity.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report forecasts a profound energy sector disruption due to improving technologies and cost trajectories of solar, wind, and batteries. By 2030, 100% SWB systems will be economically viable, leading to stranded fossil fuel assets and a transformed energy system with superabundant, near-zero cost energy.\\ 
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