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Alan C. Goodrich

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Alan C. Goodrich is a member of the Technology Systems and Sustainability Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.

Senior Analyst (Solar Manufacturing Costs)
On staff since July 2009
Phone number: 303-384-4347
E-mail: alan.goodrich@nrel.gov

Areas of expertise

  • Materials and manufacturing technology commercialization strategies
  • Manufacturing economics and technology strategy
  • Techno economic analysis in support of R&D portfolio management
  • Market analysis and forecasting

Primary research interests

  • Distributed solar energy technologies
  • Low cost manufacturing strategies
  • Commercialization and business development strategies

Education and background training

  • MBA, The Lally School of Management and Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (expected 2010)
  • B.S. in industrial and management engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 1999

Prior work experience

  • Principal, IBIS Associates, Inc., Waltham, MA (January 2000-July 2009)

Selected publications

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Goodrich, A. (2009). "Competitive Benchmarking Analysis: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Motors." International Copper Association member proceedings. February.

Goodrich, A. (2008). "Utility Scale Thin Film Solar Installation Costs: Alternative Thin Film Technologies." Clean Technology Conference, Boston, MA. June.

Goodrich, A. (2008). "The Competitive Cost Position of Thin Film Module Technologies in High Temperature and Diffuse Light Conditions." Proceedings from 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition.

Goodrich, A. (2007). "The Economics of Photovoltaics: A Statistical Analysis of US Demand." Proceedings from International Microelectronics & Packaging Society (iMAPS): Alternative Energy Conference. January.

Goodrich, A. (2001). "The Impact of Intermetallic Compounds on the US Economy." Westbrook & Fleischer/Intermetallic Compounds. Volume 3, Chapter 38. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. January.

Personal interests/hobbies
Running, sailing.

 

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