Photovoltaic systems
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The development of photovoltaic (PV) technology continues to evolve, but the rate of growth may depend on such factors as concern for the environment and the cost of conventional energy sources. PV-powered systems are currently providing cost-efficient solutions for smaller power demands. A design-supply-service infrastructure, supported by either the government or academic institutions, is growing in most developed countries. Japan has developed long-term plans for a domestic market for PV systems and a supply industry for both its domestic and export markets. Several European governments have made financial and technical commitments to the development and installation of PV systems. The value of the utility market in the US has been identified as a significant factor in the development of a PV industry. Many of the key issues that must be considered before PV technology is fully developed are discussed.
Publication Name: Proceedings of the IEEE
Subject: Electronics
ISSN: 0018-9219
Year: 1993
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Economic aspects of advanced energy technologies
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The US continues to import more than half of its petroleum, at the rate of eight million barrels of oil per day, twenty years after the 1973 oil embargo. The production of crude oil in the US peaked in 1969 and has been declining ever since. Concern over the country's energy and economic security, as well as environmental issues, continues to grow. Technological progress is being made with renewable resources. The economic issues involved with renewable energy sources and the advantages of integrating several resources are discussed. Future energy systems are expected to be dispersed, utilize several different resources in innovate ways that maximize efficiency, minimize the adverse impacts of waste products and economize financial resources.
Publication Name: Proceedings of the IEEE
Subject: Electronics
ISSN: 0018-9219
Year: 1993
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Photovoltaic power generation
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The first junction silicon solar cell was fabricated in 1954 and there have been steady improvements in performance, dramatic reductions in cost and a wide variety of cell designs and materials developed since that time. The cost of photovoltaic systems must be reduced before the photovoltaic generation of electrical power will be widely utilized. This means the costs of producing solar cells and panels must be decreased while their conversion efficiency is simultaneously increased. The fundamentals of solar cells are described and the types of solar cells under investigation for reducing costs and improving efficiency are discussed.
Publication Name: Proceedings of the IEEE
Subject: Electronics
ISSN: 0018-9219
Year: 1993
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