Cebu Green Economy Series Renewable Energy Summit Harness the Power of the Sun

Solar Power Myths MYTH #1 Solar power devices need more energy to manufacture than they actually produce in their lifetime. FACT: INCORRECT Energy payback for PV power is less than 4 years A system will produce more energy then it consumes over its lifetime

Solar Power Myths MYTH #2 Solar Power manufacturing produces more pollution than is offset by its use FACT: INCORRECT A PV system eliminates half a tonne of sulfer dioxide pollution from the air and 600 pounds of nitrogen oxides.

Solar Power Myths MYTH #3 Solar power is too expensive for widespread usage FACT: INCORRECT Solar PV has declined in price every year since development In some countries, solar has become cheaper than conventional electricity supply

Solar Power Myths MYTH #4 Solar power won't work where I live. FACT: INCORRECT Solar PV depends on light, not heat and this light does not need to be direct Can work on any home business or property

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Supporting a stable Solar Sector Creates local direct and indirect employment Utilises a Clean Green Renewable resource Has little ongoing maintenance costs Reduces the country’s carbon emissions Reduces countries dependency on fossil fuels

Case Study: Germany

Case Study: Spain Spain's solar power installations peaked in 2008, only to drop considerably. *Source EPIA European Photovoltaic Industry Assoc.

Case Study: Australia *Source Clean Energy Council

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