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A Perspective on Forward Research and Development Paths for Cost‐Effective Solar Energy Utilization
Author(s) -
Lewis Nathan S.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.200900039
Subject(s) - solar energy , electricity , perspective (graphical) , scale (ratio) , solar energy conversion , renewable energy , energy (signal processing) , energy development , computer science , environmental science , biochemical engineering , environmental economics , engineering , physics , economics , electrical engineering , artificial intelligence , quantum mechanics
Solar electricity has long been recognized as a potential energy source that holds great promise. Several approaches towards converting sunlight into energy are elaborated in this Viewpoint, and discussed with respect to their feasibility for large‐scale application.