This is the first of four major Renewables reports issued by JD Energy. The purpose of these reports is to objectively evaluate the technology fundamentals, cost effectiveness and likely contribution of each renewable examined to meeting the generation needs of the electricity sector.

A. Introduction

B. Solar Technologies

1. The Basics

2. Current Technology

a. Photovoltaic Cells (PV)

b. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

3. Future Technology

a. Thin Film

b. Transmission

c. Storage Technology

d. Efficiency Improvements

C. How Widely Is It Used?

1. United States

a. Existing Projects

b. Proposed Projects

2. International

a. Existing Projects

b. Proposed Projects

D. Policy

1. Federal

a. Research & Development

b. Energy Legislation

2. State

a. State Energy Legislation

E. Cost Issues

1. Capital and O&M costs

2. Impact of Future Improvements

3. Cost Competitiveness with other Generating Technologies

F. Outlook