Authors

Eckhard Plinke
Matthias Fawer

Research organisation

Bank Sarasin

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Solar Energy 2007

Document summary

The Sarasin report presents an overview of the solar industry and a detailed study of the greenhouse gas abatement potential of the three major solar technologies – solar collectors, photovoltaics, and solar thermal power stations (CSP).

The report demonstrates a transparent methodology to forecast abatement costs, CO2 reductions, and power costs for the three solar technologies. This methodology incorporates predicted technology cost curves and assessments of life-cycle CO2 emissions.

These forecasts allow investors to form a view about when or if solar power is likely to achieve cost parity with conventional energy sources.