greenhouse gas

• Arizona Solar Energy and Economics Outlook (2009)-

  This report was arranged by William P. Patton, Ph. D., Economic and Business Research Center, University of Arizona. The document discusses the need for the United States to make the switch from fossil fuels to solar energy as a more reliable and environmentally sound energy source.

  A study was conducted in Arizona in order to discover the potential for solar electric generation in Arizona and also to figure out the economic and environmental impacts on the increased use of solar power.

• Solar Thermal Energy Applications (2007)-

  This document was prepared in 2007 by the University of Gavle. The document gives a detailed introduction to solar thermal power, as well as descriptions of various energy applications and active and passive solar heating systems.

  The report breaks down in detail the different types of solar thermal systems and collectors. Charts, graphs and photos show the various examples listed.

• Solar Water Heating as a Climate Protection Strategy: The Role for Carbon Finance- In January 2005 (revised in November 2005), a US non profit Green Market International released this study on the possible role of solar water heatering in international efforts to reduce GHG emissions for developing nations. The Kyoto protocol's Clean Developing Mechnisms (CDM) provides the opportunity for carbon trading to support environmental protection and economic development? Markets of Solar water heating is described in 6 developing countries, namely Barbados Brazil China India Mexico and South Africa.
• RENAC – Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling by the Sun (2010)-

  This report was prepared by the Renewables Academy (RENAC) in 2010. The paper starts out with a short summary on fossil fuels, and the future transition away from them as more evidence of their repercussions on greenhouse effect.

  The answer is solar thermal. It gives background on the use of solar thermal energy and how it works. It has a chart of annual irradiated energy received by different regions of the Earth, which correlates with how much kWh a region yields for solar thermal energy.

• Solar Water Heater Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Abatement- Published by the IEA in 2001, this document describes the Australian solar heaters industry and also includes a summary of solar and heat pump water heating technology currently available in Australia. Go to Document
• Delivering on Earth's Solar Potential (2009)-

  This 2009 document sees concentrating solar power (CSP) as a solution to the world’s energy challenges. The document states that CSP is one of the few available low carbon technologies which can provide a solution over the next 40 years in view of limiting greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the concerns of energy security.

  The report comes to this conclusion based on the CSP performance in Spain and the US and the maturity of the existing technology. The report anticipates in the short to medium term a greater grid connectivity in both Europe and the US.

• Study on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project Identification in FEMIP Countries- The Study of CDM Project Identification in FEMIP countries (Facility for Euro-Mediterranean Investment and Partnership)aimed to: • investigate the possibilities for carbon finance and crediting activities in the Mediterranean region, identify priority sectors and make relevant recommendations; • build a pipeline of concrete CDM projects or project concepts that the European Investment Bank (EIB) could help finance in the years to come; • promote closer communication between the EIB and local CDM actors.