Renewable Energy Discussion Series: Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
Renewable Energy Discussion Series
Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
November 21, 2008
On November 21, the offices of Senators Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) held an informal discussion exploring the potential of solar photovoltaic technologies. There are many ways to harness the energy of the sun. In 2007 alone, 190 megawatts of photovoltaics were installed at over 12,000 locations throughout the United States. Can this industry continue to grow at almost 50 percent a year? What is the difference between thin-film and silicon? Two nationally recognized experts discussed how these technologies are being deployed, and the impact federal policies have on the industry:
- Ken Zweibel, Founding Director, The Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy
Presentation (pdf format)
December 2007 Scientific American Article: A Solar Grand Plan - Paul Wormser, Senior Director of Product Development, Sharp Solar
Previous staff-only discussions have been held on concentrating solar power and small wind turbines.
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