Solar EnergyIDS 1999October 1st, 2012

Crystal ZufeltJordan Wilson

Kevin

Overview» How» $$ USA» $$ Spain» Comparison » Last Resort?

How?» Photovoltaic» Solar energy = electrons = electricity» Direct Current» Alternating Current

http://modesolarpanelstasmania.com.au/

USA » Surge in solar developments» Renewable energy investment rose 5%» $260 billion in 2011

Spain» Solar Tariff» 2,700 MW – 2008» 100 MW – 2009-10» 75,000 Jobs

Comparison: Solar Energy Costssystem = $95 per square foot solar panel output= 10.6 watts per square foot solar energy system= $8.95 per watt

Energy Costs1 ton of coal costs $36 = $0.006 per KWH1 ton of coal = 6,182 KWH

Last Resort:» Jordan says NO» Crystal says YES

Sources» http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/

2010/11/spains-solar-power-sector-falls-into-the-abyss

» http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-12/clean-energy-investment-rises-to-a-record-260-billion-on-solar.html

» http://energydeals.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/understanding-the-cost-of-solar-energy/

» http://www.biofuelswatch.com/how-does-solar-energy-work/