What if the biggest energy transformation in history is only just getting started? In this episode, Greg Nemet explains how solar energy went from one of the most expensive technologies on earth to the cheapest source of electricity in history and why batteries, distributed energy systems, and commercial solar are following a similar path even faster.
You’ll learn how global innovation, policy, manufacturing, and investment combined to accelerate the clean energy transition, why commercial and industrial properties are becoming the “sweet spot” for solar adoption, and what rising utility costs mean for business leaders over the next decade. Greg also shares insights from his work with the IPCC, the future of prosumer energy systems, and why the climate challenge is getting harder while the solutions are getting better. If you want a clearer understanding of where energy markets are headed and how businesses can position themselves now, this conversation is packed with practical insight and long-term perspective.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- How Greg Nemet transitioned into clean energy research.
- The role global collaboration played in solar adoption.
- Why energy innovation lagged behind tech for decades.
- How China accelerated solar manufacturing scale.
- Why batteries are following a faster growth curve.
- The impact rising utility costs will have on businesses.
- Why commercial rooftops are a major solar opportunity.
- How prosumer energy systems are changing the grid.
- Why climate solutions are improving despite growing challenges.
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