Alternative Energy: Technology: PV Still Facing a Bumpy Ride: Working in a Low-incentive World: Filed under: Energy...

PV Still Facing a Bumpy Ride: Working in a Low-incentive World

Alternative Energy: Technology: PV Still Facing a Bumpy Ride: Working in a Low-incentive World: Filed under: Energy...

To encourage the continuation of necessary incentives as well as utility participation, the PV industry has promised a consistent (and significant) reduction in module prices along with "grid" parity with conventional energy sources. The PV industry has also promised to do this without subsidies — and it may have to keep its promises. Conventional energy producers have not promised low energy prices without subsidies and are expected to continue to enjoy — without much negative press — indirect and direct subsidies for many years to come. This is the unfortunate irony that all industry participants face: they must participate enthusiastically in a process that leads to low margins, losses, failures and therefore a lack of the very R&D funds necessary to continue innovating. No one ever said that getting out of bed in the morning was fair, and few worthwhile causes are ever...

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