Solar Power Generation Internal Rate of Return: A 2024 Investor’s Guide to Maximizing Returns
Let’s face it – with global solar capacity projected to reach 2.3 TW by 2025 , investors need reliable metrics to separate viable projects from money pits. The internal rate of return (IRR) has emerged as the gold standard for evaluating solar power generation profitability. But here’s the kicker: average IRRs for utility-scale solar projects have dropped from 12% to 6.4% since 2020 . What’s driving this squeeze on returns, and how can developers adapt?
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