Solar Energy 101A presentation on the technology and the state of the industry globally and locally

Topics Introduction Basic photovoltaic technology

Difference between silicon and silicone Net Metering

State of the industry globally and nationally China and Germany California and New Jersey

Colorado Springs Utilities Rebate program needs a business friendly

makeover – push data out to solar industry

Basic Technology

Sunlight to Electricity

How Net Metering works

Global Market

National Renewal Energy Lab Solar Resource Map

National Renewable Energy Lab database

US Market

Largest US Market

Publish Data on Installations

CSU Solar Rebate Program To grow the solar industry we need CSU

to actively promote solar energy in the local media Leverage the AFA Solar Array dedication

ceremony Invite citizens to tour the system

Solar energy for the Appaloosa circuit peak demand problem Solar can easily supplement summer peak Megawatt hour battery banks for winter peak