Researcher Examines Expanding Renewable Energy Access Through Market Design
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Ryan studies energy markets and environmental regulation, focusing on getting renewable energy to poor countries affordably.
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His research examines designing energy markets and contracts to lower costs and increase renewable energy use.
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Economics helps determine how to transition energy systems to absorb growing renewable capacity.
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Households now choose between grid, solar, etc. for electricity; solar has become very popular.
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Households tend to go for cheaper options like solar first, but switch to subsidized grid electricity when available.