INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY

November 1, 2011

Presenters

Robert Beck Senior Vice President, Engineering Corporate Insurance Partners Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.

Michael Roy Principal Engineer Emerging Technologies The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company

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Agenda

Introduction

Solar Power Overview

Insurance Considerations

Questions and Answers

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Introduction Alternative Energy – Wind and Solar

Active

Passive

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Solar Radiant/Intensity Map

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Status of Solar Energy

Less developed than wind (