Sentences with phrase «electricity subsidy became»

Electricity subsidy became the largest at $ 107 billion and cover 16 % of global electricity use.

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In other words, in desert regions at low latitudes, with government subsidies, solar power can become inexpensive, provided someone else is responsible when electricity is needed at night or on rainy days.

These voluntary purchasers of «green» electricity or RECs benefit from a wealth transfer since the cost of tax break or subsidy is ultimately borne by ordinary taxpayers (or becomes a part of the national debt).

Right now, many analysts are focused on when solar will hit «grid parity» and become competitive with retail electricity prices without subsidies.