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He envisions even more dramatic leaps, with potential billion-fold increases if humanity harnesses space-based solar power or taps into galactic energy. Such advancements could revolutionize our energy landscape, enabling near-limitless power for civilization's needs.
Solar Energy's Rapid Growth
Musk highlighted that, over just five years, solar energy doubled its contribution to global power production, reaching 2,000 terawatt-hours—sufficient to supply 200 million U.S. homes annually. This growth outpaces wind and initial nuclear energy expansion, signaling a clear trend towards solar dominance. While nuclear energy's growth appears to plateau, solar energy's trajectory remains steep and promising.