The Global Solar Council (GSC) has been established by the leading regional and national solar associations to unify the solar power sector at an international level, share best practices and accelerate global market developments. The Key Message: Solar has already reached a low cost level today and is ready to assume a much bigger role in fighting climate change. Paris, 6 Dec. 2015 – The launch of the Global Solar Council (GSC) at COP21 marks a new era in the development of solar energy on its path to become the world’s largest source of electricity generation. “Today the solar power sector has united to fight climate change,” says Bruce Douglas, Chairman of the GSC. “The recent launch of the International Solar Alliance spearheaded by India demonstrates the consensus that solar power will become the principal source of electricity generation. Solar has a hugely important role to play in the international efforts to ultimately eliminate carbon emissions from the power sector.” Read more