RealClearEnergy

Alternatives Standing on Their Own

Conservative critics who once demanded subsidies for renewable energy now observe that solar, wind and other alternatives are becoming financially self‑sufficient. Declining technology costs and improved capacity factors have allowed clean power to compete with fossil fuels on pure market terms. Investors are pouring record capital into renewables, and policymakers are shifting from direct subsidies to grid‑modernization incentives. The sector’s newfound independence signals a lasting transformation in the global energy mix.