Renewable energy going forward Title
One megawatt solar field at Cerro Coso Community College’s Ridgecrest location in California.
of production has increased from less its energy supply and to support an
than 2 GW in 2003 to nearly 10 GW in environmental-friendly stand, a myriad Dr. Jennie S. Hwang has extensive
2008, equivalent to 45 percent CAGR of activities in renewable energy, from experience in global market and
(compound annual growth rate.) the government to academia to the international business in her executive
This year’s significant dip largely stems industry, have been implemented. With capacities with both corporate America
from two mega-events: global economic the vibrant global energy activities, and entrepreneurial businesses. She is
downturn in a broad scale and the steep what are the resulting geopolitical
inducted to the WIT International Hall
drop in Spain’s solar installation. It should ramifications? Judging from the national
of Fame, elected to the National Academy
be noted that Spain was the country that plans and programs of both developed and
of Engineering, and named an R&D-Stars-
contributed the highest weight to the solar developing countries, this is a global race
to-Watch (Industry Week). Dr. Hwang
installation in the global capacity growth and an opportunity to shine.
is a member of the U.S. Commerce
in 2008, which was a unique and an Going forward, a handsome growth rate
Department’s Export Council, and serves
exceptional event. is expected from 2010 onward, particularly
on university, civic and Fortune 500
It has long been a belief that the wide in the measure of megawatts—a precise
NYSE company boards. Among others,
deployment of solar energy relies on the percentage growth rate may not be easy to
she has served on National Research
government’s initiatives and financial fetch, but more than 50% annual growth
Council’s “Globalization Committee”
incentives. Indeed, at the initial stage, the would not be a surprise. Be prepared.
and “ Forecasting Emerging, Disruptive
government has played a crucial role to the
Technologies Committee”. Her education
adoption and application of solar energy
includes Ph.D., M.S., M.A., B.S. degrees
as an environment-friendly renewable
in engineering and sciences, respectively,
energy source as has occurred in Europe
and Harvard Business School Executive
and Japan. Yet, with or without the
Program. An author of 300+ publications,
government’s engagement, how fast and
she is also a worldwide speaker on trade,
to what extent that PV can contribute to
technology, business, education, and social
the electricity generation in the U.S. and
issues. Tel: (216) 839-1000; E-mail:
in the world largely depends on two fronts:
JennieHwang@aol.com.
cost ($/W or $/Kwh) and technology.
www.JennieHwang.com
To fulfill a country’s desires to sustain
www.globalsolartechnology.com
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