Power from here: Most of humanity already lives where solar & wind are strongest

        June 29, 2026 CleanTechnica | Global | renewables: future

The shift to solar and wind power depends on increased planning and investment, not resources. 67% of the world lives in sun-happy, low-to-mid latitudes (80% in the larger land mass northern hemisphere), where solar is now the cheapest, most accessible energy option. Peak wind can be complimentary to peak sun and with batteries 100% renewables is doable.