13/12/2024

Panel: Scaling Solar and Batteries: Making Mass Market Adoption a Reality

Mass adoption of solar and batteries is becoming increasingly achievable as technological advances and cost reductions take place. Over the past decade, the cost of solar photovoltaics (PV) and storage systems has fallen by significant amounts, with utility-scale solar PV costs dropping by 82%​. In fact, solar and battery storage are projected to comprise 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024​.  These advances, coupled with greater energy efficiency and performance, are making these technologies more accessible to mainstream consumers. 

However, challenges remain in terms of infrastructure, policy, and financing to support this scale. The key to mass-market adoption lies in improving integration, reducing installation costs, and encouraging regulatory frameworks that support long-term investment.  

 This session explores how solar and battery technologies can be scaled effectively and what further innovations are necessary to make clean energy solutions truly mainstream​.

Discussion Points:  

How we Make solar and batteries truly mass market? 

How can policy better support long-term solar and battery investment? 

What financing models could make solar and battery solutions more accessible? 

What infrastructure upgrades are needed to integrate large-scale solar and batteries into the grid? 

How can we make solar and batteries truly mass market?