| Executive Summary |
4 |
| Introduction |
4 |
| Uses of Solar Energy
|
5
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| Solar Energy for Heating
Water
|
6
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| Advantages of Solar Energy
|
6
|
| Industry Analysis |
6 |
| Year 2005 in Review |
8 |
| Factors Affecting Demand for Solar Energy
|
9 |
| Rising Electricity Prices
|
9
|
| Demand for Uninterrupted
Power Supply
|
9
|
| Decreased Dependence on
Foreign Oil Reserves
|
10
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| Sustainability and
Decentralization of Power Supply
|
10
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| Environmental Conservation
|
10
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| Spreading Solar Energy
Awareness at the Grass Root Level
|
11
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| Growing Installation of
Photovoltaic Systems
|
11
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| High Cost of Solar Power
|
11
|
| Consumer Perception about
Solar Power
|
12
|
| Energy Demand Increases in
Canada
|
13
|
| Canada has a Significant
early Adopter Market
|
13
|
| Factors Affecting Demand
for Solar Energy in Canada
|
13
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| Regulatory Environment in
the US
|
14
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| Regulatory Environment in
Canada
|
20
|
| Factors Affecting Supply Of Solar Energy
|
24 |
| Selecting The Right
Location
|
24
|
| Decreasing Payback Period
of PV Systems
|
24
|
| Deregulation of the Power
Supply Sector
|
25
|
| Growing Investments in the
Solar Energy Sector
|
26
|
| Growth Potential for Solar
Energy in the US
|
26
|
| Growth Potential for Solar
Energy in Canada
|
26
|
| Canada's Potential to
Produce Low Cost Photovoltaic
|
27
|
| Challenges In The Solar Energy Market |
27 |
| Future Outlook |
28 |
| References And Suggested Readings |
29 |
| Websites |
31 |
