Constant solar and wind power is already competitive with fossil fuels

Some renewable energy plants capable of providing a reliable, continuous supply of electricity are already cheaper than gas- and coal-fired power plants. Over the next ten years, costs for hybrid projects that include storage will continue to fall.

DG
12. May 2026
Windräder mit großen Batteriecontainern und Solarmodulen in den Niederlanden, 2022
Wind turbines equipped with large battery containers and solar panels in the Netherlands, Dec. 1, 2022. Such hybrid systems are already competitive with fossil fuel-based ones and will soon be cheaper everywhere. (picture alliance / Westend61 | Mischa Keijser)

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Last updated: 12. May 2026