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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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher: 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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