Solar: From small-scale experiment to utility-scale solution
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The US has
set itself some tough targets to combat climate change, but which is the right
solution? Officials have been experimenting with solar solutions, smart grids,
tidal and wind power, but the latest polls – and market developments – have
shown solar is the choice for the wise.
Solar power has been backed
by leading executives at the Next Generation Utility North America (NGU NA)
committee, who will be meeting to hear from Julia Hamm, Executive Director of the
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) on the future of solar in the
In 2009, for instance, the solar industry
continued to grow significantly, despite the economic downturn, which is an
indication of the technology's staying power. From single-panel micro-systems
and residential and commercial rooftops, to the opening of the country's
largest photovoltaic power plant, the solar industry continued to expand to
over 2 gigawatts of generating capacity in the
“We expect 2010 to be a
breakout year for the
The best strategies and how
to implement them are sure to create much debate, and with energy giants
clashing at the latest NGT NA summit, we wait expectedly for the results.
Great ideas have come and
gone, and with environmental impacts top of the list for governments across the
globe, the implementation of these ‘ideas’ need to be discussed amongst
industry professionals.
SEPA is dedicated to helping
utilities make smart solar decisions, which will decrease environmental impact
as well as reduce energy costs in the long-term. With energy conservation and
other green practices emerging as a critical part of day-to-day utility operations,
SEPA hopes to lead the NGU Committee towards a more sustainable tomorrow.
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