Experience Curves in Photovoltaics
This presents some data on the rate of learning for PV modules, discusses some of the possible mechanisms behind the price decrease, and lists the numerous challenges with the use of experience curves.
Key Sources: Nemet, G. (2006); Woerlen (200X)
Residential Electricity Use & Prices & Solar Price - in Japan, Germany, California, Massachusetts
Presents data from the Energy Information Administration and the International Energy Agency
Key Sources: Energy Prices & Taxes - IEA, Energy Statistics of OECD Countries - IEA, Electricity Sales and Prices by State - EIA, Trends in Photovoltaics - IEA
Estimated Labor Hours per KW to Install a PV System
Estimated Number of Jobs from meeting the Massachusetts RPS with Solar
Key Sources: Status Report on RPS in the US - by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 2006 Compliance Report for Massachusetts (most recent),Massachusetts Technology Collaborative website on RPS
Average Cost per KW to Install a PV System
Key sources: Hereis the website with the original files, CEC Data from the Emerging Renewable Program: Installations from 1998-2005, Installations from 2005-2007, CSI Data Here (CSI Replaced the Emerging Renewables Program in 2007): Installations from 2007-Summer 2008