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Solar Energy Comparison: USA vs. Spain - Last Resort Overview

Explore the contrasting perspectives of experts Crystal and Jordan on solar energy costs and benefits in the USA and Spain. Learn about the surge in solar developments, renewable energy investments, tariffs, job creation, and cost comparisons with coal. Delve into the nuances of solar energy systems and their impact on electricity generation.

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Solar Energy Comparison: USA vs. Spain - Last Resort Overview

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  1. Crystal Zufelt Jordan Wilson Kevin Solar EnergyIDS 1999October 1st, 2012

  2. How • $$ USA • $$ Spain • Comparison • Last Resort? Overview

  3. Photovoltaic • Solar energy = electrons = electricity • Direct Current • Alternating Current How? http://modesolarpanelstasmania.com.au/

  4. Surge in solar developments • Renewable energy investment rose 5% • $260 billion in 2011 USA

  5. Solar Tariff • 2,700 MW – 2008 • 100 MW – 2009-10 • 75,000 Jobs Spain

  6. Solar Energy Costs system = $95 per square foot solar panel output= 10.6 watts per square foot solar energy system= $8.95 per watt Energy Costs 1 ton of coal costs $36 = $0.006 per KWH 1 ton of coal = 6,182 KWH Comparison:

  7. Jordan says NO • Crystal says YES Last Resort:

  8. http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/11/spains-solar-power-sector-falls-into-the-abysshttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/11/spains-solar-power-sector-falls-into-the-abyss • http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-12/clean-energy-investment-rises-to-a-record-260-billion-on-solar.html • http://energydeals.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/understanding-the-cost-of-solar-energy/ • http://www.biofuelswatch.com/how-does-solar-energy-work/ Sources

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