We’re now on the brink of a new development in renewable energy that will push this sector to the next level.
Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind have become fixtures of the current power grid. But for the next big advances to occur, the developmental process itself will take center stage.
And at the heart of this evolution lies a surprising, yet basic, element.
Here’s my take on the one thing set to transform the renewable energy landscape forever…
We’re now on the brink of a new development in renewable energy that will push this sector to the next level.
Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind have become fixtures of the current power grid. But for the next big advances to occur, the developmental process itself will take center stage.
And at the heart of this evolution lies a surprising, yet basic, element.
Here’s my take on the one thing set to transform the renewable energy landscape forever…
Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) and another market leader are coming together in California to tackle the solar power industry's biggest roadblock.
And half a world away, an entire country has announced a major push to provide 15% of its electricity needs from renewables in just a few short years - starting with solar power.
Here's the scoop on the impending solar power boom...
Solar power is leading the clean energy sector toward a tipping point. It's a brand new age for renewable energy. Gone are the days of requisite private investment for progress and innovation.
Because it's all about grid parity now - the point at which the cost of generating renewable energy suddenly becomes equal to its peers.
Which means the money is about to flood in. Here's what to expect...
Renewable energy is gaining momentum. In fact, global capital investment in clean energy rose 16% in 2014. Some have even dubbed the recent surge toward clean energy a "turning point."
After all, the total invested in renewable power jumped last year to $310 billion, just $17 billion shy of the all-time record in 2011.
So where do you think the "smart money" is headed?
Whenever oil prices drop, everyone always wonders how it will affect wind and solar power.
It follows from the traditional assumption that renewables like these are only competitive when oil and natural gas prices are high.
After all, the early stages of wind and solar power came with a hefty front-loaded price tag, requiring massive government subsidies to both producers and end users to get off the ground.
Some states even introduced legal measures that required that utilities buy a certain percentage of their energy needs only from renewables.
All of this only added to the wider perception that renewables couldn't truly contend, especially if oil and natural gas prices fell.
But those days are now rapidly coming to an end...
The great stumbling block for solar power has always been storage. Conventional batteries, even the most high-tech ones, are inefficient, expensive, and don't last more than a few years.
But this week, researchers announced a breakthrough battery that's 20% more efficient and 25% cheaper than anything else on the market.
It’s the game changer that could finally make solar energy competitive…
Besides its environmental advantages, solar power has always had one great benefit: It's hyper local. Solar panels make it possible to generate electricity on-site, precisely where it's needed. Like a portable generator powered by the sun, solar energy promises power wherever the sun shines.
Solar power has three major benefits: It's renewable, it's great for the environment, and it can be produced right here at home.
There has always been one big problem with solar, however - the price. For years now, its high cost has always been the biggest weapon in every critic's arsenal.
But a study released last week suggests this objection is about to fall by the wayside for good.
Here's what it means for the energy sector, and for investors.
There is an easy way to find out where the market thinks a particular sector is heading: Check out the movement of futures contracts held by top hedge fund managers. These days, the signal is clear and pointing in one direction. Check this out.
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