The capitalist case for solar power

The capitalist case for solar power: via @eetimes

The capitalist case for solar power Michael Gorton, Dan Bedell, Principal Solar Inc. 10/18/2012 11:34 AM EDT This paper examines the recent past and potential future of photovoltaic (PV) solar in terms of how it has compared with traditional generation and how, even without government subsidies, solar utility scale projects will reach a price per KWh that will be at - or less than - traditional generation, possibly as soon as 2014. Now is the time for traditional conservative thinking to re-examine the facts about solar energy and explore its potential for not only delivering more efficient and less costly power, but also for creating jobs and opportunities that jump-start economic growth. This jump-start would be possible because electricity drives almost every part of the economy, and cheap abundant electricity helps keep industry competitive. The paper outlines the U.S....

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