Solar Power Solutions: A Business Case for Capturing Total Value

Potential investors in photovoltaic power shouldn’t miss this well-written and insightful report, released in April 2002. Following a cogent backgrounder on photovoltaics, the report identifies up-and-coming markets for PV power in the U.S. and describes the barriers that industry must overcome to reach its full market potential. The paper devotes a section to the U.S. government’s potential role in promoting PV technologies, recommending a shift in emphasis from research and development to policy that removes market barriers to technology deployment. Also includes recommendations for optimal PV deployment, including community solutions, infrastructure development, and federal procurement programs.