Overview: Capturing the Sun for Energy Production
Open Access
- 21 March 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in AMBIO
- Vol. 41 (S2), 103-107
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-012-0263-8
Abstract
Solar energy has potential to provide a major part of our energy for our future, as heat, electricity, and fuels. Most solar technologies are still at the research and development stage, however. There is therefore a need for bold and enduring efforts in research, development and commercialization, including strategic legislative measures and infrastructure investments. This overview article serves as an introduction to the present Special Report, briefly outlining the potential, principles and possibilities as well as some of the challenges of solar energy conversion.Keywords
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