Summary:
The book explores the transformative potential of solar energy combined with battery storage and technological innovations to provide affordable, clean electricity worldwide. It delves into the economic and environmental benefits of this shift and how it could revolutionize energy production and consumption.
Key points:
1. Solar Power's Inevitability: Goodall states that solar energy will dominate due to falling costs and technological progress, becoming the main power source worldwide.
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