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1. Slide 1:Is Grid Parity for Solar Photovoltaics Imminent? Hans De Keulenaer Fernando Nuno Webmeeting March 7, 2008
2. Slide 2:Experience curves for energy technologies  Energy technologies reduce 15-20% in cost for each when cumulative sales double  The cost to make a technology market competitive is the learning investment – Carried by government subsidies and early user’s ‘willingness to pay’ www.le o n a rd o -e n e rg y.o rg
3. Slide 3:Product Life Cycles Classic Gartner Hype Cycle www.le o n a rd o -e n e rg y.o rg
4. Slide 4:Relative price trend of modules and systems www.le o n a rd o -e n e rg y.o rg
5. Slide 5:Price trend of modules and systems in US$ www.le o n a rd o -e n e rg y.o rg