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Presentation for the Colorado Springs Utilities Board May 18, 2011
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Solar Energy 101A presentation on the technology and the state of the industry globally and locally
Topics Introduction Basic photovoltaic technology
Difference between silicon and silicone Net Metering
State of the industry globally and nationally China and Germany California and New Jersey
Colorado Springs Utilities Rebate program needs a business friendly
makeover – push data out to solar industry
Basic Technology
Sunlight to Electricity
How Net Metering works
Global Market
National Renewal Energy Lab Solar Resource Map
National Renewable Energy Lab database
US Market
Largest US Market
Publish Data on Installations
CSU Solar Rebate Program To grow the solar industry we need CSU
to actively promote solar energy in the local media Leverage the AFA Solar Array dedication
ceremony Invite citizens to tour the system
Solar energy for the Appaloosa circuit peak demand problem Solar can easily supplement summer peak Megawatt hour battery banks for winter peak