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CleanTX Analysis on the Smart Grid
The utility industry in the United States has an opportunity to revolutionize its electric grid system by utilizing emerging software, hardware and wireless technologies and renewable energy sources. As electricity generation in the U.S. increases by over 30% from today’s generation of 4,100 Terawatt hours per year to a production of 5,400 Terawatt hours per year by 2030, a new type of grid is necessary to ensure reliable and quality power. The projected U.S. population increase and economic growth will require a grid that can transmit and distribute significantly more power than it does today. Known as a Smart Grid, this system enables two- way transmission of electrons and information to create a demand-response system that will optimize electricity delivery to consumers. This paper outlines the issues with the current grid infrastructure, discusses the economic advantages of the Smart Grid for both consumers and utilities, and examines the emerging technologies that will enable cleaner, more efficient and cost- effective power transmission and consumption.IC2 Institut
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Photovoltaics in Texas Part Two: Strategies for Growth
As the world turns to clean energy sources, Texas has a strategic opportunity to expand its traditional energy leadership capacity into solar power. This article is the second in a two-part series examining the photovoltaics (PV) industry in Texas. The first article, published in April 2007, focused on the potential benefits of expanded reliance on PV systems for Texas consumers and utilities and broadly outlines the state's "innovation pipeline" in the industry. This article builds on the first by examining the progress other states and nations have made in creating demand for PV power and attracting PV manufacturing and installation firms to their regions. Finally, the article identifies areas for further research and recommends actions the public, private, and academic sectors can take to develop Texas' PV industry.IC2 Institut
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Opportunity on the Horizon: Photovoltaics in Texas
Report on the economic potential of the solar energy industry in Texas.IC2 Institut
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Photovoltaics in Texas Part One: New Market Opportunity
Why isn't Texas - with its natural solar endowment, semi-conductor expertise, energy business talent, and scientific leadership - a national and global leader in the solar industry? This two-part TBR article establishes the economic, public policy, and technological rationale for supporting the photovoltaics (PV) industry across the state. The first article, presented here, examines where Texas ranks among other states and countries in the adoption and manufacture of PV modules.IC2 Institut