This Might Change Everything

Photo ： EMBER

The economics of solar just flipped.

Falling battery prices are turning 24/7 solar power from a long-term vision into today’s reality.

With just #6GW of solar and #17GWh of battery storage, some of the world’s sunniest regions can now deliver over 90% continuous #1GW power — at a cost close to $100/MWh.

📍 #Muscat leads the way at 99% uptime, thanks to Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)’s groundbreaking 24/7 solar project pairing 5.2 GW of solar with 19 GWh of storage.

 Other high performers in the Ember study include:

 ➡️ Las Vegas – 97%

 ➡️ Mexico City – 96%

 ➡️ Johannesburg – 95%

 ➡️ Abuja – 92%

 ➡️ Manila – 92%

 (All at similar cost levels.)

🔋 In 2024 alone, battery prices dropped by 40%, and the trend continues into 2025. The result?

 The cost of near-continuous solar is now 22% lower than last year — cheaper than coal, and far cheaper than nuclear.

This isn’t just a technical milestone. It’s a profound economic shift.

Yes, we’ll still need a mix of wind, hydro, gas backup, and long-duration storage. But for energy-hungry industries — data centers, manufacturing, AI infrastructure — this unlocks reliable, clean, and affordable power in markets across the world.

Not a silver bullet — but a game-changer.