Analysis

March 14, 2022

Is this solar power startups' moment to shine?

The cost of solar has been reduced more than 64% since 2010 and is seen as a solution for energy sovereignty


Mimi Billing

6 min read

Solar installation by Enpal.

Russia's war on Ukraine has accelerated Europe's resolve to wean itself off cheap Russian gas. Alternative energy sources like solar, hydrogen and next-generation nuclear are coming into the spotlight — and startups are in on the action. 

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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