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Subsidies aside, DOE targets $0.03 per kWh solar to undercut fossil fuels by 2030
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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Energy aims to reduce unsubsidized utility-scale solar power costs to $0.03 per kWh by 2030, half of 2017 levels, to undercut fossil fuel electricity costs. The initiative is supported by federal capital, technology programs, and regulatory efforts focused on manufacturing, advanced solar tech, energy storage, and grid integration improvements.
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Solar power will challenge fossil fuel economics much sooner than expected, shifting project economics decisively. You must adjust your offerings and partnerships now to align with ultra-low-cost solar and storage tech driving market growth.
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