Solar photovoltaic energy
Abstract
The direct conversion of solar energy into electricity by photovoltaic devices was explained to Congress as part of a continuing series of hearings on ways to utilize the sun's energy. The capabilities of solar photovoltaic cells are discussed, along with certain identified problem areas, energy storage capacity, and estimated costs. Some of the broad applications of photovoltaic energy conversion for both domestic and industrial purposes are suggested. The various options for the development, production, implementation, and operation of photovoltaic systems that produce electricity and hydrogen fuel gas from solar energy are considered, and the estimated future costs of producing electricity using such systems are compared with those of conventional systems that use fossil and nuclear fuels.
- Publication:
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Hearings before Subcomm. on Energy of Comm. on Sci. and Astronaut
- Pub Date:
- September 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974ecsa.reptU.....
- Keywords:
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- Congressional Reports;
- Energy Policy;
- Photovoltaic Cells;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- Cost Estimates;
- Electricity;
- Energy Storage;
- Energy Technology;
- Fossil Fuels;
- Hydrogen Fuels;
- Solar Cells;
- Technology Utilization;
- Energy Production and Conversion