> Gathering solar power isn't a problem, but storing it is I would agree that storage should not be ignored when we talk about the cost but even without storag

> Gathering solar power isn't a problem, but storing it is I would agree that storage should not be ignored when we talk about the cost but even without storage solar is not useless. Solar + peaking gas power plant is better then gas alone 24x7. Many sunny countries still burn coal and gas in the middle of the day when solar can provide 100% of energy demand (e. g. in Algeria and many other African countries share of solar is <1%). Dropping cost of PV may help to change this.