Solar Is Becoming A Valued Global Solution To Fight Power Outages - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the growing global recognition of solar energy as a reliable solution to power outages and energy access challenges, especially in the wake of extreme weather events like Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. While the hurricane caused prolonged power outages and infrastructure damage, residents with solar-powered homes retained electricity, underscoring solar’s resilience. This scenario reflects a broader trend where countries worldwide, particularly in the Global South, are increasingly adopting distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar panels, microgrids, and small wind turbines to gain energy independence, improve reliability, and provide electricity where grids are unreliable or nonexistent. Solar energy’s scalability and ease of deployment make it especially suited for DER applications. Innovations like plug-in solar systems and portable solar generators enable households to offset power use without complex installations or regulatory hurdles. The article notes rapid solar capacity growth in emerging markets like Pakistan, Thailand, and others in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, driven by the urgent need for affordable, reliable energy and energy sovereignty. Governments and