A new report just issued by the New England Coalition for Affordable Energy says New England is at a much greater risk for higher energy costs in the short-term because of lack of new pipelines.
Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, recently presented at the EnergyHub GenForum on the EPA’s CPP, one of the most significant environmental mandates in U.S. history. Here, he gave an overview of the requirements and impacts of the CPP. He also recapped events now unfolding in CPP litigation, politics, and legislation. Where are the battle lines drawn? Who is on what side? And, what are states doing to prepare their compliance plans?
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Remaking American Power - CSIS & Rhodium Group Preliminary Findings of EPA's ...Marcellus Drilling News
On June 2 the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it's "kill coal" campaign which they dubbed the Clean Power Plan or CPP. Researchers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Rhodium Group, both research organizations, combined forces to take a close look at how they believe the CPP will fundamentally change American power generation. These are their preliminary findings.
A new report just issued by the New England Coalition for Affordable Energy says New England is at a much greater risk for higher energy costs in the short-term because of lack of new pipelines.
Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, recently presented at the EnergyHub GenForum on the EPA’s CPP, one of the most significant environmental mandates in U.S. history. Here, he gave an overview of the requirements and impacts of the CPP. He also recapped events now unfolding in CPP litigation, politics, and legislation. Where are the battle lines drawn? Who is on what side? And, what are states doing to prepare their compliance plans?
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Remaking American Power - CSIS & Rhodium Group Preliminary Findings of EPA's ...Marcellus Drilling News
On June 2 the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it's "kill coal" campaign which they dubbed the Clean Power Plan or CPP. Researchers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Rhodium Group, both research organizations, combined forces to take a close look at how they believe the CPP will fundamentally change American power generation. These are their preliminary findings.
Earlier this year the Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook reported on the Government’s plans for detailed consultations with industry and consumers over the planned changes to the feed-in tariff scheme for solar energy. This will form part of a major feature on environment, sustainable energy and climate change in the next edition
Malcolm Woolf, Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, discusses the current and planned policies and incentives for the solar energy industry in Maryland.
This presentation was given December 4, 2009 at the Solar Energy Focus Conference: Fall 2009 hosted by the Maryland, DC, Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA) in Gaithersburg, MD.
To learn more please visit:
www.mdvseia.camp7.org
Slide presentation from ISO New England CEO Gordon van Welie on the role of natural gas and pipelines for that gas and their importance to the electricity market in New England.
The first quarter of 2009 has ushered in a new era for the alternate energy market in the US. This has resulted in a visible increase in interest on alternate energy technologies. Most would think the attention to alternate energy has come just in time, especially with the rise in fossil fuel prices, stringent environmental regulations, and significant changes in preferences among consumers.
Remarks by ISO New England CEO Gordon van Welie on the role of natural gas and pipelines for that gas and their importance to the electricity market in New England.
A number of factors are contributing to increases in renewable energy production in the United
States (and beyond). These factors include rapidly declining costs of electricity produced from
renewable energy sources, regulatory and policy obligations and incentives, and moves to reduce
pollution from fossil fuel-based power generation, including greenhouse gas emissions. While
not all renewable energy sources are variable, two such technologies – wind and solar PV –
currently dominate the growth of renewable electricity production. The production from wind
and solar PV tries to capture the freely available but varying amount of wind and solar
irradiance. As the share of electricity produced from variable renewable resources grows, so does
the need to integrate these resources in a cost-effective manner, i.e., to ensure that total
electricity production from all sources including variable renewable generation equals electricity
demand in real time. Also, a future electric system characterized by a rising share of renewable
energy will likely require concurrent changes to the existing transmission and distribution
(T&D) infrastructure. While this report does not delve into that topic, utilities, grid operators
and regulators must carefully plan for needed future investments in T&D, given the lead times
and complexities involved.
The New Role of Renewable Energy Systems In Developing GCC Electricity MarketCSCJournals
Due to the present high oil prices, prices fluctuations and their future upward trend, some investments can be now directed to the utilization of solar and other renewable energy systems, such as hydrogen cells and cyclic hydro systems. It is believed that the infrastructure of these systems is particularly feasible through the already large constructions and investments in real estate industry throughout GCC countries. It is also feasible in rural areas such as farms and small villages due to the relatively low power demand and load characteristics. This can also lead to the disintegration, liberalization and privatization of energy systems. The electric energy and power disintegration of such small corporations would save resources, reduce interactions and increase reliability. This paper focuses on suggested new regulations needed to control the utilization of renewable energy systems in rural areas in order to make benefit of high oil prices. It also focuses on the category and types of renewable energy systems that can be implemented in this project.
Earlier this year the Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook reported on the Government’s plans for detailed consultations with industry and consumers over the planned changes to the feed-in tariff scheme for solar energy. This will form part of a major feature on environment, sustainable energy and climate change in the next edition
Malcolm Woolf, Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, discusses the current and planned policies and incentives for the solar energy industry in Maryland.
This presentation was given December 4, 2009 at the Solar Energy Focus Conference: Fall 2009 hosted by the Maryland, DC, Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA) in Gaithersburg, MD.
To learn more please visit:
www.mdvseia.camp7.org
Slide presentation from ISO New England CEO Gordon van Welie on the role of natural gas and pipelines for that gas and their importance to the electricity market in New England.
The first quarter of 2009 has ushered in a new era for the alternate energy market in the US. This has resulted in a visible increase in interest on alternate energy technologies. Most would think the attention to alternate energy has come just in time, especially with the rise in fossil fuel prices, stringent environmental regulations, and significant changes in preferences among consumers.
Remarks by ISO New England CEO Gordon van Welie on the role of natural gas and pipelines for that gas and their importance to the electricity market in New England.
A number of factors are contributing to increases in renewable energy production in the United
States (and beyond). These factors include rapidly declining costs of electricity produced from
renewable energy sources, regulatory and policy obligations and incentives, and moves to reduce
pollution from fossil fuel-based power generation, including greenhouse gas emissions. While
not all renewable energy sources are variable, two such technologies – wind and solar PV –
currently dominate the growth of renewable electricity production. The production from wind
and solar PV tries to capture the freely available but varying amount of wind and solar
irradiance. As the share of electricity produced from variable renewable resources grows, so does
the need to integrate these resources in a cost-effective manner, i.e., to ensure that total
electricity production from all sources including variable renewable generation equals electricity
demand in real time. Also, a future electric system characterized by a rising share of renewable
energy will likely require concurrent changes to the existing transmission and distribution
(T&D) infrastructure. While this report does not delve into that topic, utilities, grid operators
and regulators must carefully plan for needed future investments in T&D, given the lead times
and complexities involved.
The New Role of Renewable Energy Systems In Developing GCC Electricity MarketCSCJournals
Due to the present high oil prices, prices fluctuations and their future upward trend, some investments can be now directed to the utilization of solar and other renewable energy systems, such as hydrogen cells and cyclic hydro systems. It is believed that the infrastructure of these systems is particularly feasible through the already large constructions and investments in real estate industry throughout GCC countries. It is also feasible in rural areas such as farms and small villages due to the relatively low power demand and load characteristics. This can also lead to the disintegration, liberalization and privatization of energy systems. The electric energy and power disintegration of such small corporations would save resources, reduce interactions and increase reliability. This paper focuses on suggested new regulations needed to control the utilization of renewable energy systems in rural areas in order to make benefit of high oil prices. It also focuses on the category and types of renewable energy systems that can be implemented in this project.
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INTRODUCTION
Driving back to Knoxville on Friday afternoon, Morgan
finally had some time to think. She’d spent most of the week
in Nashville meeting with many of the Tennessee Valley
Authority’s (TVA) largest industrial customers. As the new
VP of energy supply management, Morgan was responsible
for formulating a plan to meet expected energy needs.
The plan must address how TVA can satisfy its multiple
stakeholders and mission in a long-term strategy, while at the
same time maintaining the flexibility to address near-term
financial and operational challenges.
I. THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is
wholly owned by the U.S. government. Although owned
by the federal government, TVA is not financed with tax
dollars; rather, the utility’s funding comes from the sale
of power to its customers. Additional funding comes from
borrowings using debt issues in the financial market. TVA
has a three-fold mission: (1) provide reliable, competitively-
priced power, (2) manage the Tennessee River system and
associated lands to meet multiple uses, and (3) partner with
local and state governments for economic development.
TVA’s unique mission has served as the foundation of
its business endeavors, providing the context for TVA to
establish its business objectives and internal processes.
While TVA’s core mission has remained constant, the
landscape of the industry has changed considerably, and
the future remains very uncertain. The recent economic
turmoil has caused unprecedented volatility in the prices
for commodities that are used as fuel to produce electricity
and the cost of materials to build plants. There is also a high
level of uncertainty in the industry with respect to potential
legislation requiring significantly more renewable and clean
energy generation sources in the coming years. Legal issues,
including a recent lawsuit in North Carolina, challenged
TVA to seek costly alternatives for power generation. On top
of these challenges, the lethargic economy has created an
uninterrupted stream of calls from customers asking TVA to
keep electricity rates where they are.
The major focus of today’s meeting was TVA’s obligation of
meeting all energy needs while at the same time keeping rates
as low as possible. Last year, TVA generated the majority of
needed electricity using fossil fuel plants (55%), nucl.
Rhone Resch, President & CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), presented at the GW Solar Institute Symposium on April 19, 2010. For more information visit: solar.gwu.edu/Symposium.html
Paul Norton of NREL spoke about the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, and the challenges of renewable energy and conservation in Hawaii. Slides from the REIS seminar given at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on 2009-09-03.
World Energy Situation and 21st Century Coal PowerJeffrey Phillips
An overview of the current power market in the US and the impact it may have on other parts of the world. This was first presented at a workshop held at the University of Tokyo in Japan on Feb 25, 2014
The original project idea was to analyze how climate change was treated in the energy generation related EIS, however, the study focused to study the future of energy generation in the U.S. based on the EISs that have been submitted and “approved” by EPA in the last 20 years.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
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Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
3. Solar Growing Rapidly, Averaging 65% Compound Annual Growth Rate for the Past 5 Years 17 nuclear power plants worth of solar peak power shipped in 2010 5 nuclear plants brought online in 2010 Source: PV Industry Growth Data from Paula Mints, Principal Analyst, Solar Services Program, Navigant
4. $100 1976 $50 Average Price [USD 2005/W] $5 2010 $1 $0 100 1,000 10,000 Produced Silicon PV Modules (Global) $60.00 Solar Industry Growth has Produced Steadily Falling Prices $1.50 Due to Polysilicon Shortage Module Pricing Trends 1985-2011 Sources: 1976 -1985 data from IPCC, Final Plenary, Special Report Renewable Energy Sources (SRREN), May 2011; 1985-2010 data from Paula Mints, Principal Analyst, Solar Services Program, Navigant; 2011 numbers based on current market data
5. Conventional Electricity Costs are Increasing Projected price increase 2.5% per year Projected price increase 1% per year To date Average Retail Price of Electricity Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) ; DOE, Annual Energy Outlook, 2011
6. Technology and Adoption Price Solar Adoption on High Tech Trajectory US cell phone subscribers has risen from 5.3 million to 285 million in 15 years
7. Solar Price Drops Mirror High Tech Consumer Goods Driven by Innovation, Automation, and Scale Cell Phones Digital Cameras with plan DVD Players
12. Solar is Less Expensive Than New Nuclear $0.139 $0.129 Cents per Kilowatt Hour $0.095 $0.07 Projects bid into California Utilities in response to 2009 and 2011 requests for bids 1 GW Plant Average time to permit and build a nuclear 1 GW power plant – 13 years. Average time to permit and build a 1 GW solar plant: < 1 year The last nuclear power plant completed in the US, Watts Bar 1 in Tennessee, took 23 years 7 months to construct. Sources: 2011 nuclear price is the mid-point of the LCOE range given by Lazard, version 5.0. 2020 nuclear price is illustrative, calculated assuming 3.5% annual escalation; 2011 & 2016 PV Prices from DOE, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, $1/Watt Photovoltaic Systems, May 2011, 2020 PV price illustrative, assuming 4% annual cost reduction from 2016. Dotted line indicates typical baseline prices bid into the California markets by solar developers, where awarded contracts receive typically a 25-30% adder based on the peak-coincident time-value of solar generation.
13. Solar Beats Natural Gas Peak Power Today $0.238 $0.226 $0.139 Cents per Kilowatt Hour $0.086 250 MW Gas CT Gas peakers pollute 3 times more than natural gas power plants. Sources: 2011 gas price is the mid-point of the LCOE range given by Lazard, version 5.0. 2016 gas price is illustrative, calculated assuming 1% annual escalation; 2011 & 2016 PV Prices from DOE, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, $1/Watt Photovoltaic Systems, May 2011 (further validated by prices bid by solar developers into the California markets).
14. Solar Beats Natural Gas Peak Power Today $0.238 $0.226 $0.139 Cents per Kilowatt Hour $0.086 Projects bid into California Utilities in response to 2009 and 2011 requests for bids 250 MW Gas CT Gas peakers pollute 3 times more than natural gas power plants. Sources: 2011 gas price is the mid-point of the LCOE range given by Lazard, version 5.0. 2016 gas price is illustrative, calculated assuming 1% annual escalation; 2011 & 2016 PV Prices from DOE, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, $1/Watt Photovoltaic Systems, May 2011. Dotted line indicates typical baseline prices bid into the California markets by solar developers, where awarded contracts receive typically a 25-30% adder based on the peak-coincident time-value of solar generation.
15. New Coal Can’t Deliver Power for 6-8 Years, When Solar Will Be Competitive $0.139 $0.109 $0.08 Cents per Kilowatt Hour $0.07 $0.07 Coal Plant 5% 500 MW Source: 2011 coal price is the mid-point of the LCOE range given by Lazard, version 5.0. 2020 coal price is illustrative, calculated assuming 5% annual escalation: 2011 & 2016 PV Prices from DOE, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, $1/Watt Photovoltaic Systems, May 2011, 2020 PV price illustrative, assuming 4% annual cost reduction from 2016(further validated by prices bid by solar developers into the California markets).
16. New Coal Can’t Deliver Power for 6-8 Years, When Solar Will Be Competitive $0.139 $0.109 $0.08 Cents per Kilowatt Hour $0.07 $0.07 Coal Plant 5% 500 MW Source: 2011 coal price is the mid-point of the LCOE range given by Lazard, version 5.0. 2020 coal price is illustrative, calculated assuming 5% annual escalation: 2011 & 2016 PV Prices from DOE, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, $1/Watt Photovoltaic Systems, May 2011, 2020 PV price illustrative, assuming 4% annual cost reduction from 2016. Dotted line indicates typical baseline prices bid into the California markets by solar developers, where awarded contracts receive typically a 25-30% adder based on the peak-coincident time-value of solar generation.
17. Solar Meets Critical Peak Power Demand Peak Summer Load 28 26 24 22 20 18 Tracking PV at Full Power Summer Time Of Use Rates Retail Utility Rates, cents per kwh Sources: For summer peak load shape – California Independent System Operator (CAL-ISO); For time of use rates – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); For PV Tracking Output – Solaria Corporation
18. Germany, with Less Sun than Seattle, is Largest Solar Market in the World Italy and Germany added 13 GW in 2010 Solar Energy Capacity (2009) in GW Solar Energy Capacity (2010) in GW Lazard: Compiled from multiple industry sources, May 2011
19. U.S. Solar Market Is Small but Growing US Total Installed PV Solar Energy Nameplate Capacity and Generation DOE, NREL, Renewable Energy Data Book, 2009; Lazard: Compiled from multiple industry sources, May 2011
20. California Adding Multiple GW of Solar in the Next 5 Years 2009 Utility RFO submittals: 30 GW2011 Utility RFO submittals: 45 GW (expected) 4.4 GW under contract below the cost of energy from new natural gas 1 California could be 20% solar by 2020 1 Of the 8.6 GW under contract, 4.4 GW is below the Market Price Referent (MPR), defined as the 20-year levelized cost of energy from a new natural gas plant in California. Source: Greentech Media, February 2011
21. Utilities Recognize Solar’s Advantages Completed US PV Projects Completed US PV Projects Total USA Installed PV 2 GW in 50 States Global Installed 26 GW Source: Solar Electric Power Association (http://www.solarelectricpower.org/solar-tools/solar-data-and-mapping-tool.aspx)
22. Utilities Recognize Solar’s Advantages Completed US PV Projects 1 Equal to 12 nuclear plants in 4 years Over the next 4 years 12GW 1 Note: Utility purchases only - Does not include residential and commercial markets Source: Solar Electric Power Association (http://www.solarelectricpower.org/solar-tools/solar-data-and-mapping-tool.aspx)
23. Solar Subsidies Pale in Comparison to Fossil Fuels Fossil Fuel and Solar [ELI, SEIA] $72.4 billion $2 billion [SEIA, Blumenauer, Treasury] $40 billion $7-10 billion Estimating U.S. Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008Environmental Law Institute, September 2009SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) Federal Energy Subsidies in the United States: A Comparison of Energy Technologies, February 24, 2011 “Ending Oil Industry Tax Breaks”Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Third District of Oregon, www.blumenauer.house.gov, April 2011
24. $72 bn Fossil Fuel Subsidies Pad Profits while Prices Increase : Sources :ARP of Electricity from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA); Subsidy Data Source from SEIA
25. Relatively Small Solar Subsidies Produce Significant Price Declines $2 bn Sources: Weighted Average ASP Data from Paula Mints, Principal Analyst, Solar Services Program, Navigant; Subsidy Data Source from SEIA
26. Solar Creates Jobs Average Total Jobs/Megawatts 7x more jobs than coal Sources: Kammen, David M et al, 2004, Report of the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Lab, Putting Renewables to Work: How Many Jobs Can the Clean Energy Industry Create?, Energy Resources Group, Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley.Wei, Max et al, 2010, Putting Renewables to Work: How Many Jobs Can the Clean Energy Industry Create?, Energy Resources Group, Goldman School of Public Policy and the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, in Energy Policy, vol 38, issue 2, February 2010.
27. Solar PV Uses Far Less Water than Other Power Sources Added water if gas source is Fracking or Tower (wetcooled) Source: Adapted from DOE 2010, Table 8.3
28. Solar is Ready Now Solar 17 GW Wind 5 GW Coal 6.7 GW Natural Gas 5.5 GW Solar added more than 17 GW worldwide 2010 All other sources combined only added 14.7 GW in the US 2010 Source: Erik Shuster, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Tracking New Coal-Fired Power Plants, January 14, 2011(Natural Gas includes NGCC at 4GW and NG GT as 1.5 GW.)
29. US Solar Resource Dwarfs Other Markets SPAIN Enough land area to power the whole country GERMANY Map Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy
30. US Lags in both PV Production and Market Growth 2010 Global Supply/Demand Supply 17.4-GWp Demand Source: Supply data from Paula Mints, Principal Analyst, Solar Services Program, Navigant; Demand data from Source: Greentech Media
34. SmartgridTWH/yr Solar power will be the largest source of electricity in the U.S. Sources: McKinsey Report, 2007 for starting points and energy efficiency; AWEA for wind; internal SunPower calculations for DPV, CPV, CSP
35. Public Support for Clean Energy 91 percent of Americans say developing sources of clean energy should be a priority for the president and Congress 85% of Republicans 89% of Independents 97% of Democrats Sources: Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies in May 2011, Yale Project on Climate Change.
36. Solar Less expensive than new nuclear and cost competitive with new coal and gas started today Delivers Gigawatt’s of power fast – 8 to 20 years faster than coal or nuclear
39. Peak Demand/Heat Waves Coincide with Peak Sun New York City Blackout Summer 2003 Economic lossesin NYC alone exceeded $1bn. Losses were between$7 to 10 bn in the Northeast U.S. and Canada New York City Summer 2006 Peak Demand Day Load (GW) Blackout could have been avoided with just 500 MW PV Economic Loss Sources: Reuters, ICF Consulting in Richard Perez - ARSC (with permission), City Comptroller, William Thompson, 2003
42. Examples of Energy Disasters 2010-2011 BP Deep Water Horizon Oil SpillApril 2010 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear MeltdownMarch 2011 Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion in San Bruno, CASeptember, 2010 Upper Big Branch Coal Mine DisasterApril 2010