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Richard L. Schmalensee.
Dietz, Brad
Sloan School of Management.
Sloan School of Management
2010-10-12T16:30:48Z
2010-10-12T16:30:48Z
2010
2010
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/59136
659513601
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 2010.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 33-37).
Due to the relative immaturity of the solar farm industry, there are very few comprehensive financial models in use. I address this by developing a photovoltaic NPV financial model and apply the model to various base cases and current and future economic situations in Southern California to determine the viability of solar farms as a renewable energy source. Furthermore, this study demonstrates the need for increased incentives and improved policy guidelines in order to encourage the investment in additional highly desirable renewable solar energy projects.
by Brad Dietz.
S.M.
52 p.
eng
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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