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Sun Also Rises: Planning for Large-Scale Solar Power

Journal Article · · IEEE Power and Energy Magazine
Wind, solar, and other renewable energy are an important part of any present-day energy. The portion of energy they supply will certainly be increasing over the next few years. Arguably, large-scale wind power has reached technological maturity, and with more than 100 GW of capacity, ample experience exists on integrating wind systems. Solar technologies, on the other hand, are emerging, and substantial R&D investments are being made to achieve parity with retail electricity costs in the near future. As this happens, annual capacity additions of solar power will become significant.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Solar Energy Technologies Program
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1023713
Journal Information:
IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, Journal Name: IEEE Power and Energy Magazine Journal Issue: 3, May/June 2009 Vol. 7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English