This motion depends on whether the world needs saving, and if so, from what? The question of the future role of solar energy is rich with possibility. It should be a fascinating debate.
Defending the motion
Richard M Swanson – Founder, SunPower Corporation
- Photovoltaics prices have declined 50% in the past five years, and plans are in place for another 50% decrease. When achieved, photovoltaics will be among the lowest cost options for generating electric energy.
- Opening statement
Against the motion
- Benny Peiser- Director, Global Warming Policy Foundation
- Despite more than 30 years of research, development and deployment, solar energy has been unable to solve the inherent and obdurate problems that make this technology uneconomic for the foreseeable future.
- Opening statement