Solar Energy for the Valencian Community

World Economy Assignment

Solar energy for the Valencian Community

7th of January 2013
Group 13

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Table of Contents :

Introduction 3
SWOT-Analysis 4
Critical Success Factors 5
Blockers and Enhancers 6
Recommendation for Public Policy 7
Conclusion, References & Sources 8

Introduction

The City Council of Valencia asked us to prepare a background paper to define a new plan to attract private investment and to improve business environment in the city. Valencia is the third biggest city together with Sevilla in Spain with approximately 809,000[1] inhabitants. As we know there are not many rainy days but a lot of sunny days in the area[2]. In and around the Valencian community, there are merely plain areas with barely anything growing on it. We thought that by the help and use of Solar panels we could improve the business environment in the city. With the help of investors and the Community we think that running businesses on green energy is a big step towards the improvement of the business environment. When this occurs, it will automatically attract private investment because nowadays everyone is for a greener planet and greener use of the energy. As mentioned before Valencia has many sunny days and many “deserted” areas and putting solar panels there would be a great idea to improve the business environment.

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SWOT-Analysis

|Strenghts |Weaknesses |
|- Economically sustainable |- Expensive to aquire |
|- Environmentally sustainable |- Expensive to maintain |
|- Cheaper in the long-run |-