The document discusses various topics related to the solar industry, including major solar technologies, the manufacturing process and challenges, the solar value chain, installations, industry funding, and careers. It provides details on different solar cell technologies, the manufacturing flows and processes for silicon and thin film solar cells, examples of final solar products, and an evaluation process for solar cells. It also outlines the various segments of the solar value chain, examples of industry funding sources like government and VC funding, and potential career paths in the industry.
A window on the future of solar glazingGavin Harper
This presentation looks at some of the advances in glazing incorporating Solar Photovoltaic devices in order to generate electricity. It looks at a range of technologies including Organic Solar Concentrators, Luminescent Solar Concentrators, Pythagoras Solar's unique glazing system, Dye sensitised solar cells and Honeycomb Thin Film Devices.
Building Integrated Photovoltaic Solar Glazing, Current & Emerging TechnologiesGavin Harper
Presentation at the Low Carbon Research Institute Conference, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, 18th November 2014 on Building Integrated Photovoltaics Solar Glazing:Current & Emerging Technologies
According the Department of Energy’s 2010 Buildings Energy Data Book, the average commercial building in the United States consumes $.70 of electricity per square foot in lighting costs annually. Meanwhile, 13 percent of commercial buildings in the United States are between 25,000 and 50,000 square feet. So by the math, for a typical 35,000- square foot building, lighting costs would be $24,500 annually. This annual lighting cost is for the average building, however in other applications, energy consumption for lighting is far higher.
Are there any real solutions???
Just have a look at the brief research work from CBM
We will look forward to hear back your thoughts
Regards
Ben Taddeo
Executive Vice President at CBM Corp.
ben@cbmbuildingservices.com
A Review of Solar PV Benefit and Cost StudiesJohn Farrell
A marvelous presentation on the many complicated factors involved in calculating the value of solar to an electric utility. Presented on 9/20/13 by Lena Hansen and Virginia Lacy of the Rocky Mountain Institute to a Value of Solar Workshop hosted by the Division of Energy Resources of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Part 1 of the stakeholder process for establishing the state's value of solar methodology for utilities.
BISOL is an innovative and ambitious company with rich international experience in manufacturing the core elements of solar power plants - the premium quality crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules. The widely representative state of the art technology recognizes BISOL as a worldwide top quality customer-oriented company. BISOL produces high quality mono- and multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules designed for both commercial and residential applications suitable for grid connected and stand-alone systems.
Transition Town Marlow's Solar 100 Project WSI Thames
Provides an overview of the Transition Town Marlow movement and detail of its project to achieve 100 installations in Marlow.
Useful information on types of solar panel and special partnerships established to provide users with discount.
Current Status of Solar Photovoltaic Technology Platforms, Manufacturing Issu...Tuong Do
Speaker: Dr. Steven S. Hegedus, Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware
In his talk, Dr. Hegedus, a 30-year solar cell research veteran, provides an overview of the existing status of today's solar technology platforms and manufacturing issues, as well as provide viewers with his perspective looking 3 to 5 years into the future. He discusses cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film technology. He also provides up-to-date results for advanced crystalline silicon (c-Si) high efficiency cell technology concepts such as the amorphous/c-Si heterojunction, all-back-contact cells, selective emitters and laser-fired contacts. Finally, he briefly describes his lab's current work on addressing critical issues in CIGS and c-Si cell technology.
Dr. Hegedus has been a member of the research staff at IEC at the University of Delaware, the world's oldest photovoltaic research laboratory, since 1982. He co-edited the 1st and 2nd editions of the "Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering" (Wiley 2003, 2011) and is a co-editor of the journal "Progress in Photovoltaics."
Thursday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. EDT
Source: http://www.photonics.com/Webinar.aspx?WebinarID=24
A window on the future of solar glazingGavin Harper
This presentation looks at some of the advances in glazing incorporating Solar Photovoltaic devices in order to generate electricity. It looks at a range of technologies including Organic Solar Concentrators, Luminescent Solar Concentrators, Pythagoras Solar's unique glazing system, Dye sensitised solar cells and Honeycomb Thin Film Devices.
Building Integrated Photovoltaic Solar Glazing, Current & Emerging TechnologiesGavin Harper
Presentation at the Low Carbon Research Institute Conference, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, 18th November 2014 on Building Integrated Photovoltaics Solar Glazing:Current & Emerging Technologies
According the Department of Energy’s 2010 Buildings Energy Data Book, the average commercial building in the United States consumes $.70 of electricity per square foot in lighting costs annually. Meanwhile, 13 percent of commercial buildings in the United States are between 25,000 and 50,000 square feet. So by the math, for a typical 35,000- square foot building, lighting costs would be $24,500 annually. This annual lighting cost is for the average building, however in other applications, energy consumption for lighting is far higher.
Are there any real solutions???
Just have a look at the brief research work from CBM
We will look forward to hear back your thoughts
Regards
Ben Taddeo
Executive Vice President at CBM Corp.
ben@cbmbuildingservices.com
A Review of Solar PV Benefit and Cost StudiesJohn Farrell
A marvelous presentation on the many complicated factors involved in calculating the value of solar to an electric utility. Presented on 9/20/13 by Lena Hansen and Virginia Lacy of the Rocky Mountain Institute to a Value of Solar Workshop hosted by the Division of Energy Resources of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Part 1 of the stakeholder process for establishing the state's value of solar methodology for utilities.
BISOL is an innovative and ambitious company with rich international experience in manufacturing the core elements of solar power plants - the premium quality crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules. The widely representative state of the art technology recognizes BISOL as a worldwide top quality customer-oriented company. BISOL produces high quality mono- and multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules designed for both commercial and residential applications suitable for grid connected and stand-alone systems.
Transition Town Marlow's Solar 100 Project WSI Thames
Provides an overview of the Transition Town Marlow movement and detail of its project to achieve 100 installations in Marlow.
Useful information on types of solar panel and special partnerships established to provide users with discount.
Current Status of Solar Photovoltaic Technology Platforms, Manufacturing Issu...Tuong Do
Speaker: Dr. Steven S. Hegedus, Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware
In his talk, Dr. Hegedus, a 30-year solar cell research veteran, provides an overview of the existing status of today's solar technology platforms and manufacturing issues, as well as provide viewers with his perspective looking 3 to 5 years into the future. He discusses cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film technology. He also provides up-to-date results for advanced crystalline silicon (c-Si) high efficiency cell technology concepts such as the amorphous/c-Si heterojunction, all-back-contact cells, selective emitters and laser-fired contacts. Finally, he briefly describes his lab's current work on addressing critical issues in CIGS and c-Si cell technology.
Dr. Hegedus has been a member of the research staff at IEC at the University of Delaware, the world's oldest photovoltaic research laboratory, since 1982. He co-edited the 1st and 2nd editions of the "Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering" (Wiley 2003, 2011) and is a co-editor of the journal "Progress in Photovoltaics."
Thursday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. EDT
Source: http://www.photonics.com/Webinar.aspx?WebinarID=24
This article aims to present: 1) the differences between national economic planning in system of market economy and national planning in economy system planned by State; 2) the national economic planning in a mixed capitalist economy state and private system; 3) the outline of a rational and democratic governance of economic system of a country; and, 4) how to manage the chaos in the dynamics of the capitalist system.
Value of Solar Tariff Methodology: Proposed ApproachJohn Farrell
A presentation on the proposed approach to a value of solar energy methodology for Minnesota utilities. Presented by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and prepared by Clean Power Research, Oct. 1, 2013.
Solar Energy Assessment for Community Energy PlanningLeonardo ENERGY
A comprehensive, multi-step approach to assessing solar energy opportunities for regional development and community energy planning is presented by Green Power Labs (Canada).
Course on Regulation and Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries - Session 4Leonardo ENERGY
The session 4 gives an in-depth view on the concrete implementation of feed-in tariff laws, with the presentation of case studies of successful and less effective feed-in tariff laws and also an overview of on-going implementation of feed-in tariff laws, presenting notably the examples of Germany, Spain, France, the UK, Malaysia, Kenya, Mauritius, Ecuador, Ontario (Canada), Vermont (US), etc.
FirstGreen Consulting is a company working in the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change
The team has extensive experience in handling the Renewable, and energy efficiency projects
FirstGreen is providing energy sector consultancy in the sustainable energy, with expertise ranging from carbon advisory to technical consulting, to project implementation and project management.
Pay back period and cost base analysis of solar PV LanternMalik Sameeullah
Financial analysis tool is used to find out the financial feasibility of solar Photo voltaic Lantern. Topic used simple financial tool with self explanatory formula and explain financial analysis of SPV lantern. It is easy to understand the financial analysis specially for beginner.
Laura Merrill & Richard Bridle
Addressing Energy Governance: Questions of Scale and Scope
This webinar brings together researchers working on energy governance issues from a range of projects funded under two different DFID initiatives. These initiatives are the EPSRC/DFID/DECC funded Understading Sustainable Energy Solutions (USES) programme whose 13 projects are networked under the USES Network (http://www.lcedn.com/uses) and the DFID-funded Gender and Energy research programme which is managed by Energia (http://www.energia.org/research).
Issues that will be covered in the webinar include: the roles of local government and political decentralization in energy governance; the political economy of energy sector dynamics and decision-making processes; Energy sector reform and fossil-fuel subsidization and the role of cities and municipalities in sustainable energy transitions.
This presentation provides an overview of the Solar Water Heating rebate programs and a technical review of solar water heating technologies. It is specificially geared towards contractors and self-installers.
What is Renewable Energy? Solar Industry Buzzwords Defined.Brightergy
Every industry has its own language. Buzzwords, terms, and jargon make understanding technology difficult for industry outsiders. The renewable energy and solar industries are no different. From energy-specific terms to technology terms, we've layed out an introduction to some of those buzzwords defined.
You Be the Judge: A Ratings Tool for Selecting the Best Solar Module Rick Borry
What is the best PV module for a particular application? Is it one with the lowest cost per watt? Ultimately, it is the amount of energy produced that is the key factor in the economics of investment recovery and profit.
The Principal Solar Institute (PSI) has developed a tool for analyzing this key element: The PSI PV Module Rating, an energy assessment tool for comparing the Lifetime Energy Production of PV modules over a 25-year period. Using the PSI Rating, solar energy professionals can finally make easy, meaningful energy-economics comparisons of PV modules between manufacturers or within one manufacturer’s product line.
Hear Matt Thompson PhD, Executive Director of the Principal Solar Institute, and Kenneth Allen, COO of Principal Solar, Inc. and Principal Solar Institute Ratings Expert Panelist give an overview of the PSI PV Module Rating and explain how to use the ratings in financial calculations and comparisons of modules and manufacturers. Also, Steven Hegedus, PhD, scientist at the University of Delaware Institute of Energy Conversion, will present an overview of PV module field testing and performance metrics.Then discover specific applications for your business during a LIVE question-and-answer segment following the presentation.
PSI has just published a whitepaper detailing the PSI PV Module Ratings. You should download it free of charge here.
http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/uploads/custom/3/_documents/PSIRatingsSystem.pdf
Solar Cells: when will they become economically feasibleJeffrey Funk
The cost of solar cells are rapidly falling through increases in efficiency and reductions in cost per area. But the installation costs have become the largest part of solar cells costs and their costs are not falling. How can these costs be reduced. These slides discuss the potentially installation costs for perovskite and organic cells, along with a general discussion of costs and efficiency. this general discussion covers roll to roll printing and a wide number of solar cells (e.g., quantum dots, cadmium telluride, cadmium indium gallium selenide).
Building energy modeling consulting example slides and graphical presentations. Energy analysis, daylight modeling, weather visualizations. Studies include:
Building Simulation Process and Tools
Concept Visual Aids
Thermal Comfort Mean Radiant Temperature Mapping
Tech User Plug Load Study
LEED Energy Modeling
Detailed Energy Model :: Laboratory Energy Targeting
Energy Modeling :: Performance EUI Targeting
Detailed Analysis :: Energy Cost and Fuel Switching
Action Oriented Benchmarking :: Making Comparisons
Action Oriented Benchmarking :: Measured Data
Thermal Load Sensitivity for HVAC System Selection
Adaptive Thermal Comfort for Passive Cooling
Thermal Comfort in Active Cooling :: PPD and PMV
Outdoor Thermal Comfort :: UTCI
Daylight Depth and Visual Glare Assessment
Glazing Exterior Visualization and Peak Load Study
Automated Interior Blinds :: Peak Load Study
Local Weather Data Analysis
7. Technological Comparison Technology Advantage Disadvantage c-Si High efficiency Abundance of material High cost to manufacture High cost of materials a-Si Low cost Abundant and safe material Low efficiency Degrades with temperature increase CIGS High efficiency Low cost Bandgap tunability Scarcity of Indium Cd is toxic Reliability has not been tested CdTe Low cost Te is scarce Cd is toxic Concentrating solar High efficiency Low cost Takes up a lot of room Transmission of energy over long distances
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9. Silicon Solar Cell Manufacturing Flow Monocrystalline Si Cell Amorphous Si Cell Amorphous Si & Microcrystalline Cell
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11. Thin Film Solar Cell Manufacturing Process Resulting Structure TCO contact Process Step Technology Used TCO Deposition, Front and Scribing Active Layer Deposition Activation Scribing and TCO Deposition, Back Interconnect and Encapsulation Sputtering and Laser Co-evaporation or Sputtering or Ink Jet Printing or Electro deposition Chemical Bath or PVD (Phys Vapor Dep) Mechanical and Sputtering Lamination Annealing & Sulfurization or RTA CdS Deposition Substrate Substrate Substrate Substrate Substrate Substrate Active layer Sulfurization CdS layer Interconnect
12. Examples of Final Products Single Crystal Solar Cell-i.e. Sunpower Polycrystalline Solar Cell-i.e. Q-Cell Flexible thin film cell Thin film cell Solar cell lamp picture Solar Cell Application
13. Product Evaluation Solar Simulator Radiation of 5 – 10 suns Solar Cell is exposed Its Current/Voltage is measured Cells classified according to output efficiency Cells then matched together to form module .
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18. Comparative ROI Calculation Panel Type, Supplier Sharp-PPA (leased system) Sharp First Solar BP Solar SunPower Cell Technology Std Eff Silicon Std Eff Silicon Thin Film CdS/CdTe Std Eff Silicon Hi Energy Mono Silicon Area used on roof Square Feet 246 246 402 221 214 System Rating kWh 2.9 2.9 2.4 2.4 2.9 System Cost $4,194 and $107/mo $24,669 $20,439 $22,939 $28,148 Cost net Rebates $4,194 $14,103 $10,660 $13,566 $16,626 Panel Degradation In years 20% in 25 yrs 20% in 25 yrs 10% at 10 years, 20% at 25 years 10% at 12 years, 20% at 25 years 20% in 25 years Ave AC Bill Monthly Savings $152 $152 $100 $120 $150 BREAK EVEN POINT 7 Years 7 Years 8 Years 8 Years 8 Years If 5% AC cost increase per year, savings at year 18 $13,196 $44,576 $28,454 $34,947 $43,843
34. Thin Film PV Companies in US a-Si/Thin-Si CdTe CIGS Applied Materials –CA First Solar –OH Global Solar –AZ XsunX –CA Solar Fields –OH Miasole –CA OptiSolar –CA Xunlight 26 Solar –OH ISET –CA Signet Solar –CA Primestar Solar –CO Nanosolar –CA Innovalight –CA AVA Solar –CO Solo Power –CA Nanogram –CA Nuvo Solar Energy –CO Solyndra –CA Soltaix –CA Canrom –NY Stion –CA Sierra Solar Power –CA Ascentool –CA Energy PV –NJ Uni-Solar –MI Solexant –CA RESI –NJ Power Films –IA Bloom Solar –CA Ascent Solar –CO Energy PV –NJ Zia Watt Solar –TX ITN/ES –CO Nano PV –NJ Sunovia –FL Daystar –NY MV Systems –CO NewCve –GA Heliovolt –TX Proto Flex –CO Ampulse –TN
35. Comparative ROI Calculation Panel Type, Supplier Sharp-PPA Sharp First Solar BP Solar SunPower Model No. ND-198U1F ND-198U1F FS-276 BP175 SP2-210 Cell Technology Std Eff Silicon Std Eff Silicon Thin Film CdS/CdTe Std Eff Silicon Hi Energy Mono Silicon Area used on roof Square Feet 246 246 402 221 214 System Rating CEC A C KWh 2.9 2.9 2.4 2.4 2.9 System Cost $4,194 and $107/mo $24,669 $20,439 $22,939 $28,148 Cost net Rebates $4,194 $14,103 $10,660 $13,566 $16,626 Panel Degradation In years 80% in 25 yrs 80% in 25 yrs 90% at 10 years, 80% at 25 years 90% at 12 years, 80% at 25 years 80% in 25 years Degradation used in calculation 0.005 per year 0.005 per year 0.008 per year 0.005 per year 0.005 per year OTHER MONITORING, Buy out $13,195 at 5 years, $3,564 at 18 years/end MONITORING PREPAID RECYCLING, MONITORING NONE, monitoring system not included NONE, monitoring system not included Ave AC Bill Monthly Savings $152 $152 $100 $120 $150 BREAK EVEN POINT 7 Years 7 Years 8 Years 8 Years 8 Years If 5% AC cost increase per year, savings at year 18 $13,196 $44,576 $28,454 $34,947 $43,843 If 2% AC cost increase per year, savings at year 18 $10,863 $36,692 $24,140 $28,767 $36,089
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