1. Photovoltaic

2. Why Use Photovoltaics? (Rochester Solar)  Renewable Energy  Uses only the sun’s energy  2kW system prevents 3,843 lbs of CO 2 pollution by in one year

3. Why Continued…  An average 2 kW system can reduce electricity consumption in an average house by 30%( Nyserda)  In Energy Star homes it can be as much as 50%( Lessord)  Use of a 2 kW system can reduce energy costs by $32 a month (Nyserda)  New York State offers tax credits and incentives that can reduce cost by 50%

4. Where is PV used?  Germany  137% annual growth rate  Japan  22% annual growth rate (maintained)  United States  25% annual growth rate (IEA PV) Three Largest Markets (94% of growth) Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom  Also Used in: Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

5. Who is using PV power?  Homes  Businesses  Colleges  Rochester Solar Technologies  HSBC Bank  Westchester Community College

6. Conclusion  Photovoltaic Solar Cell technology is a viable source of renewable energy.  It has already been implemented in homes and businesses of many countries.  The market for PV is growing annually because they are a practical energy alternative.  This is a technology that every homeowner can look into.

7. Works Cited  http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/photovoltaics.html http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/photovoltaics.html  IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Program. Trends in Photovoltaic Applications. Available at: http://www.iea-pvps.org/isr/index.htm http://www.iea-pvps.org/isr/index.htm  University of Rochester. What Are Photovoltaics?. Available at:  University of Rochester. What Are Photovoltaics?. Available at: http://www.history.rochester.edu/class/PV/whatspv.html http://www.history.rochester.edu/class/PV/whatspv.html