A Solaria white paper

Kevin Gibson

doi:10.1117/12.897676

19 September 2011 A Solaria white paper

Kevin Gibson

Proceedings Volume 8108, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VI; 81080C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897676
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

For the last eight years, the solar industry has experienced annual growth of over 40%. Concerns over the rising costs of conventional energy, as well as its environmentally damaging effects, have been driving this vigorous investment in solar energy. Now, with grid parity almost upon us, the solar industry is reassessing what it will look like as a commoditized, mainstream power source. Do the best opportunities for solar lie with a centralized or decentralized model of production? What are the most bankable PV technologies? How can costs be cut and efficiencies improved to take things to the next level and make that last push to reach grid parity? In this paper, we will examine Solaria's LCPV technology and approach to the future of solar power.

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Kevin Gibson "A Solaria white paper", Proc. SPIE 8108, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VI, 81080C (19 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897676

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