Photovoltaics - There's Always Something New Under the Sun
February 18, 2010
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The presentation will include an update of the
latest developments in PV technologies and systems, including
thin-film PV and building integrated PV (BIPV) as well as a
glimpse of what PV technologies of 2025 might look like. Current
issues of interest such as current prices of cells and systems;
state and federal incentives; the pros and cons between
purchasing or leasing a PV system, or even building one
yourself; how to determine the value of a PV system; and whether
the time is ripe to procure one now will also be addressed.
John Thornton has been in the PV and solar thermal business for
46 years, 28 years of which he spent at NREL. At NREL, he was a
Principal Engineer in the National Center for Photovoltaics and
led the Domestic PV Applications Development Group. Known in the
industry as "MR PV", he left NREL in June 2006 to consult in
solar technologies as well as sustainable buildings and
communities. He holds an Emeritus appointment at NREL, which in
his opinion is the finest research organization in the world.
Currently, he is principal of his own consulting company,
Thornton Solar Consulting LLC.
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| Where: |
Indian Tree Golf Course
7555 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80005
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| When: |
11:00am - 1:00 PM
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| Cost: |
$20 for chapter members, $30 for non-members
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To reserve your spot at the February lunch meeting send an email with
"RSVP RMAEE" in the subject line to Steve Kutska,
stephen.p.kutska@xcelenergy.com.
Please RSVP to Steve Kutska,
stephen.p.kutska@xcelenergy.com.
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