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July 11, 2025 53 mins

Solar energy entrepreneur Andrew "Birchy" Birch reveals the explosive math behind solar's unstoppable growth and why we're about to hit peak fossil fuels. As co-founder of Open Solar - the free platform empowering 30,000+ solar professionals across 150 countries - Birchy breaks down the data that will reshape our world.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why solar will supply 50% of global energy by 2035 (and the S-curve math proving it)
  • How Pakistan became the world's 6th largest solar market with zero subsidies in just 2 years
  • The "electric protocol" that could revolutionize energy distribution like the internet changed communication
  • Why your Tesla could earn you $1,000 annually just sitting in your driveway overnight
  • The one policy change that matters more than all renewable energy subsidies combined
  • How rooftop solar could power 100% of UK electricity demand (Google AI study confirms it)
  • Why China's electric cars now cost LESS than petrol cars upfront

Birchy also reveals: The real economics behind the clean energy transition, why distributed energy beats centralized power plants, and how governments can accelerate progress by simply removing barriers instead of adding subsidies.

From scaling a solar business to 150+ countries to working with governments worldwide, this is your insider's guide to the unstoppable clean energy revolution happening right now.

Perfect for: Entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors, and anyone curious about our energy future.

**Key Moments:**00:00 Introduction05:30 The maths behind solar's S-curve growth15:45 Pakistan's zero-subsidy solar success story28:12 The "electric protocol" explained42:20 Why your EV could be a money-makerConnect with us: Subscribe for more conversations with climate leaders, or find us your preferred social media platform

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