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Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry (Mit Press),New
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An innovative analysis that shows how the shift to solar energyin particular, the use of photovoltaic cellsis both economically advantageous and inevitable, and will rival the information and communication technologies revolution in its transformative effects.In Solar Revolution, fund manager and former corporate buyout specialist Travis Bradford argueson the basis of standard business and economic forecasting modelsthat over the next two decades solar energy will increasingly become the best and cheapest choice for most electricity and energy applications. Solar Revolution outlines the path by which the transition to solar technology and sustainable energy practices will occur.Developments in the photovoltaic (PV) industry over the last ten years have made direct electricity generation from PV cells a costeffective and feasible energy solution, despite the common view that PV technology appeals only to a premium niche market. Bradford shows that PV electricity today has become the choice of hundreds of thousands of mainstream homeowners and businesses in many markets worldwide, including Japan, Germany, and the American Southwest. Solar energy will eventually be the cheapest source of energy in nearly all markets and locations because PV can bypass the aging and fragile electricity grid and deliver its power directly to the end user, fundamentally changing the underlying economics of energy. As the scale of PV production increases and costs continue to decline at historic rates, demand for PV electricity will outpace supply of systems for years to come. Ultimately, the shift from fossil fuels to solar energy will take place not because solar energy is better for the environment or energy security, or because of future government subsidies or as yet undeveloped technology. The solar revolution is already occurring through decisions made by selfinterested energy users. The shift to solar energy is inevitable and will be as transformative as the last century's revolutions in information and communication technologies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Solar Revolution' by Travis Bradford? A: The book analyzes the economic transformation of the global energy industry, particularly emphasizing the shift to solar energy and its advantages over traditional energy sources.
- Q: How many pages does 'Solar Revolution' have? A: The book contains 238 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition of 'Solar Revolution'? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Solar Revolution' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Solar Revolution'? A: The author of the book is Travis Bradford.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Solar Revolution'? A: Key themes include the economic feasibility of solar energy, the impact of photovoltaic technology, and the inevitable transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
- Q: Is 'Solar Revolution' suitable for beginners in environmental economics? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis that is accessible to readers new to environmental economics.
- Q: What edition of 'Solar Revolution' is available? A: This listing features the illustrated edition of 'Solar Revolution'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What insights does 'Solar Revolution' offer about the future of energy? A: It forecasts that solar energy will become the best and cheapest choice for electricity and energy applications, fundamentally changing energy economics.