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A Brighter Future

27 Apr 2016

In this report, I explore the viability of solar energy as a clean energy alternative in BC and outline policy options to address the most significant barriers to BC solar development. [...] The main way BC Hydro interacts with the IPPs is through the Standing Offer Program, which sets out the amount of generation accepted per year, the price BC Hydro will pay, and the proposed length of a contract. [...] If the IPP passes the scrutiny and adheres to all of BC Hydro’s requirements, an Energy Purchase Agreement will be created that covers the construction, commissioning, and operation of the facility. [...] Another reason to build solar is to provide electricity to remote regions of the province, which often have poor access to the BC Hydro grid or no access due to the high cost of running electricity infrastructure through remote and mountainous areas. [...] However, some of the lessons learned from the analysis in this report also apply to smaller solar and the development of other clean energy alternatives in BC.
environment energy politics renewable energy economy subsidies alternative energy electricity electricity generation clean energy science and technology natural resources business government policy energy industry hydro renewables cost–benefit analysis renewable energy and resource electrical grid cost of electricity by source bc hydro energy development energy sources mwh grid parity
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83
Published in
Victoria, BC, CA

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