{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65254d63c8044000131eb57b/68d536a6acc34956e6cf3671?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"24/7/365 Dispatchable Solar Is Real. w/ EMBER's Kostantsa Rangelova & Dave Jones","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65254d63c8044000131eb57b/1758800470034-2e72e44a-bc60-49d1-972c-a870b14b7d4a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For full show notes, bonus content, and ad-free listening, check out wickedproblems.earth</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan welcomes Dave Jones and Kostantsa Rangelova from the energy think tank, EMBER. They've spent the past year spreading the good news about the impressive advancements in solar and battery technology, particularly focusing on global trends and potential game-changers in regions such as Africa and Mexico. Despite solar only contributing to 6.6% of Mexico’s electricity, EMBER simulations indicate it could rise to 90% with optimal efficiency. In some spots like Muscat, Las Vegas, or Mexico City, almost all their power, day and night, can now be generated from just solar + battery.</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion covers the rapid progress and cost reductions in battery technology, the promising shift towards 24/7 solar power, the surge of solar adoption in Africa, and the significant untapped potential in Mexico. The episode highlights the transformative impact of solar and battery technologies on global energy landscapes and emphasizes the urgent need for effective policies to accelerate this transition.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Mexico's Solar Potential</p><p>00:00 Global Governance Breakdown</p><p>00:36 Welcome to Wicked Problems</p><p>00:39 Introducing the Guests: Dave Jones and Constanza Rva</p><p>01:05 The Rise of Solar and Battery Technology</p><p>01:33 24/7 Solar Power: A Game Changer</p><p>01:54 Advancements in Battery Technology</p><p>02:51 Economic Competitiveness of Solar and Battery</p><p>04:38 Challenges and Innovations in Battery Production</p><p>08:17 Global Adoption and Market Dynamics</p><p>15:20 Grid vs. Battery: The Trade-Offs</p><p>21:05 Solar and Battery in Different Climates</p><p>24:27 Implications for Policy and Future Outlook</p><p>26:09 Evolution of Battery Storage</p><p>27:29 Africa's Solar Boom</p><p>27:59 Chinese Solar Exports to Africa</p><p>28:52 Utility Scale Solar in Africa</p><p>37:50 Challenges and Opportunities in Mexico's Solar Sector</p><p>47:26 Global Solar Trends and Future Outlook</p>","author_name":"Richard Delevan"}