Mass-Manufactured Clean Energy: The Model T of the 21st Century

• Experience the power of renewable energy: Discover how solar panels & wind turbines can reduce emissions & meet Paris Agreement goals. Rapid deployment & cost reductions surpassing Model T, aircraft during WWII & turbine generators from 1970-1980.

Solar Panels and Wind Turbines are the answer to the Model T with their rapid deployment and cost reduction. EV Batteries, Solar Modules and Wind Turbines have all seen impressive growth since 2015, and even compared to disruptive mass-produced technologies of the past. The International Energy Agency published its second Net Zero Roadmap report that finds no immediate progress on emissions, but does offer a “brighter note”- showing that these technologies could continue to grow and reach 1.5 degrees C target set in Paris Agreement. They have seen cost reduction that is higher than aircraft during WWII, Model T from 1910-1920 and gas turbine generators from 1970-1980. In order to meet the goals of net zero emissions, the market and policy need to drive to install the new and retire the old.

Can Solar Panels and Wind Turbines Reach Net Zero Emissions?

• Solar and Wind technologies have seen high growth since 2015, with cost reductions higher than significant mass produced technologies in the past.
• The International Energy Agency published a report that shows these technologies could continue to grow and reach the 1.5 degree C target set in the Paris Agreement.
• Governments and markets need to drive to install more of Solar and Wind technologies while phasing out older systems to meet the goals of net zero emissions.
• The report showed that Solar Panels and Wind Turbines could supply up to 83% of the world’s total electricity needs by 2050.
• If more investments are made in these technologies, it would lead to an estimated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 50%.
• The report also estimates that the cost of renewable energy has halved since 2010, and is expected to continue to decrease.
• Solar energy is considered the most cost-effective option for countries to achieve net zero emissions.
• Wind and solar energy can provide the lowest cost energy production today and will remain the cheapest option in the future.
• Battery storage technology is also making Solar and Wind energy viable for 24/7 use, providing back-up for intermittency production.
• Despite the potential of Solar and Wind energy to reach net zero emissions, they still face some challenges such as initial cost of installation, lack of infrastructure etc.