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Solar Power for Clemson

What would it take to be economically feasible for Clemson University to get part or all of its energy from solar power?  Which kind of solar power?  What would be involved in the development  of a large-scale solar power energy system to accomplish this?  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of solar power as an energy option for Clemson.  One possible approach to the question would be to look at the University’s current energy use and sources and determine if solar would be a viable replacement.  If you think it would be a good option, what would be your suggestions on how the University could get there?

Some suggested links:

http://scsolarcouncil.johnstondesigngroup.com/

http://74.6.239.67/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&p=Clemson+University%27s+energy+usage&fr=slv8-&u=media.clemson.edu/facilities/pdf/policies_and_procedures/Sustainable_Energy.pdf&w=clemson+university%27s+university+energy+usage&d=Hrt2jd29TcV7&icp=1&.intl=us&sig=bY9aOPWg2WS.gn1MelwVzA--

http://www.energy.gov/energysources/solar.htm

http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/technology_and_impacts/energy_technologies/how-solar-energy-works.html

http://www.solareis.anl.gov/index.cfm

http://www.ameinfo.com/198911.html

http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/wind-and-solar-power-generation-guide-588564.html

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/jul/17/us-energy-options-37695276/

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2008-07-27-solar-chips_N.htm

http://www.fe.doe.gov/techline/techlines/1996/tl_pulse.html