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.