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Research surveys five decades of modeling, projects solar to supply 61% of global electricity by 2050

A systematic review of 50 years of energy research finds solar PV consistently emerges as the dominant source in future renewable systems, though many models still underestimate its potential role. Solar is projected to supply approximately 61% of world electricity by 2050.

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