solar energy as business prospective
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The U.S. is currently the third largest PV market in the world in 2014, and poised for massive growth as the economy recovers, driven by falling prices for solar products and government incentives at both the state and federal level.TRANSCRIPT
Solar Energy as Business prospective
The BIG Idea
Why solar? Rising energy prices and increased environmental
concerns are driving solar energy adoption. Renewable energies lessen dependence on foreign
and fossil fuel sources. Installing solar saves money on energy bills, and
increases property values. Solar installations have a life-cycle of 25-30 years. Boosts the economy by creating jobs for domestic
manufacturers and installers.
The U.S. is currently the third largest PV market in the world in 2014, and poised for massive growth as the economy recovers, driven by falling prices for solar products and government incentives at both the state and federal level:
Business Opportunity
1) The U.S. installed 4,751 megawatts of PV, according to the Solar Market Insight Year in Review report in 2013. 2) The market value of all PV installations completed in 2013 was $13.7 billion. 3) The 30% federal tax credit has been extended through 2016 for both commercial and residential PV installations.
The zero down solar ensures optimum energy generation out of the solar panels with effective electricity saving and salutary environmental impact, helping maintain ecological balance of the nature’s natural phenomenons. Zero Down Solar(http://zerodown.solar/), one of the finest full-service residential solar provider provides a hearty customer experience and quality product assurance.
Business Unit (Zero Down Solar) Overview
1) Zero Down Solar is the leading full-service residential solar provider headquartered in the Honolulu, Hawaii.. 2) At ZERO DOWN SOLAR we represent the customer and provide the best Zero Down, no loan, no deposit, no installation fee Solar options available in the marketplace.
The Solar Value Chain
1. Silicon 2. Wafers
3. Cells
4. Modules5. Kits6. Systems
7. Recycling
Competing Technologies
Thin Film: Primarily uses cadmium telluride (CdTe)
as semiconductor material. 18% of PV product market in 2009. First Solar (China) module was #1 PV
product in 2009. 43% of U.S. production was in thin cell
technology in 2007 (Jager-Waldau, 2008) Cheap to produce (>$1/W), but CdTe is
highly toxic and banned in the EU.
Ribbon:
Silicon is grown in thin two-dimensional strips between two ribbons to overcome inefficiency of crystalline ingot production.Evergreen is primary competitor using ribbon technology.
Competing Technologies
Disruptive Technologies
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP): Uses mirrors and lenses to improve power generation efficiency.
Axis-tracking Systems: Rotates panels on vertical and/or horizontal axis to increase degree of insolation (i.e. sun exposure).
Electrochemical PV Cells: Possibly cheaper to manufacture than silicon-based technology, but efficiency and durability not yet proven.
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Mike S RobinsonWebsite: http://www.zerodown.solarPhone: 808-343-5402Email: [email protected]
Address:7040 Hawaii Kai Drive Suite 26183 Honolulu HI. 96825