Centralized solar power station development represents an
exciting opportunity to replace fossil fuels with emission-free
solar energy at entirely new orders of magnitude and economies
of cost. But big solar requires big policy changes to
effectively bring this clean energy generation resource to
scale. - Build Demand: Effective and aggressive renewable
portfolio standards (RPS) in each state are key to driving the
economies of scale that will bring down the cost of large-scale
solar generation. - Provide Financial Incentives: When it comes
time to meet demand, project finance can be a major barrier to
large-scale solar adoption – particularly in these challenging
economic times. Financial incentives in the form of tax
abatements or loan guarantees can effectively overcome that
economic barrier. - Improve the Procurement Process: Even with
strong renewable energy goals in place, an arduous RFP processes
can stand in the way of efficient large-scale solar project
development. RFP reform includes streamlining t