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POPSSolar News Roundup It appears solar and renewable energies are inching closer into the main stream economy. Especially in the building and housing industry.
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POPSSolar Panel Performance Testing This a very good idea. Lack of an across-the-board standard for solar panels has hindered its adoption. Having panels tested independently by the government will boost consumer confidence. Solar tiles are also an example of integrated technology. They are not as noticeable as panels. Their price is also slightly offset by the fact that they replace the need for roofing tiles where they are installed.
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POPSThin Film Photovoltaics Thin film photovoltaics are an interesting develpment. Fuelled by a worldwide shortage of silicon (caused by a huge growth in demand for solar energy) thin film solar has risen in popularity. While less efficient (now) than traditional solar panels, thin film is cheaper to produce.
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POPSSolar Energy in India and the Rise of Global Awareness Very interesting: "per capita emissions." Does this mean that in the future, you could be taxed differently than your neighbour depending on what car you drive, how far you commute, how much you recycle. It's already slightly that way, for instance you can get tax rebates for buying solar panels. If it was broken down into 'per capita emissions' though, this would be a very different story.
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POPSBuilt-in Obsolescence in Solar Tariffs Creates Growth By removing the major obstacle to solar energy - high start-up costs - solar has grown tremendously in Spain. Phasing out this tariff gradually over time is also wise. This decreases dependence on these tariffs - which could destabilise the solar energy market
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POPSIncentives may end for Solar Energy This may in fact be a good thing. While I think solar energy needs to grow as a energy source, artificially lowering the price has a limited useful life. For instance, the oil crisis of 1973 caused car manufacturers to make much more efficient cars. Similarly, a change in solar prices could induce cheaper, more efficient solar panels. The stakes are already high for to fill the gap created by oil's high cost. It looks like they may get higher.
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