Ever dream of a world where energy is created without harming our future? That world is closer than you may think.
According to the WEF (World Economic Forum) solar and wind are the same price as fossil fuels in over 30 countries and this emerging market is opening a huge window for investment and rapid growth. According to the WEF report due to improved manufacturing and economies of scale "wind turbine prices have fallen by more than 30% over the past three years."
As you can see renewable energy use is skyrocketing, but currently its market share is much higher than the 2013 numbers. This year, according to the Energy Information Administration, 9.5 gigawatts of solar capacity was added to the US grid. This means that the country added about 125 solar panels per minute. The rise of household name renewable companies such as Tesla and Solar city are pushing the market into the public eye making 2017 a year poised for economic growth in the field.
Sources:
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Renewable_Infrastructure_Investment_Handbook.pdf
http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=25492
http://www.seia.org/blog/solar-industry-sees-largest-quarter-ever#