Prof Andrew Blakers, Professor, The Australian National University
- Andrew Blakers is a professor at the Australian National University.
- His career has been directed towards mitigating climate change through the replacement of fossil fuels with solar energy.
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Overview
Discover how solar energy is transforming the global energy landscape with exponential growth, falling costs, and limitless potential. Professor Andrew Blakers, a leading expert, discusses the rapid advancements, challenges, and the bright future of a world powered by renewable energy.
00:42- About Andrew Blakers
- Andrew Blakers is a professor at the Australian National University.
- His career has been directed towards mitigating climate change through the replacement of fossil fuels with solar energy.
02:06- How has the solar energy landscape changed over the years?
- Solar energy has experienced exponential growth, doubling every 3-5 years.
- The industry is now 10 times larger than in 2015 and 100 times larger than in 2005.
- By 2035, solar energy is expected to grow 10 times larger again, solidifying its future dominance.
20:53- How can international cooperation help accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewables globally?
- Sharing electricity across borders allows countries with less solar or wind to access energy from others.
- Ensuring free and open trade for renewable energy components accelerates global transition.
- Reducing trade barriers for solar panels and other components enables faster deployment of renewable energy
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- Andrew Blakers is a professor at the Australian National University.
- His career has been directed towards mitigating climate change through the replacement of fossil fuels with solar energy.
