Solar energy utilization by physical methods
Journal Article
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· Science, v. 184, no. 4134, pp. 382-386
Solar energy can be utilized by indirect methods using meteorological or geophysical effects; utilization of biological effects, direct use for heating; and conversion to electricity. Technical feasibility has been proven so that the work remaining to be done extends to proving or achieving economic feasibility and to applications. The question then becomes one of time scale that involves the short range with prime emphasis on overcoming ecological and social problems and un local or temporary energy supply shortages (up to 1980); the medium range, characterized by increasing general shortages of natural gas and petroleum 2000); and the long range in which these two sources will be essentially exhausted, and if consumption should have increased as predicted, concern about large-scale thermal pollution may start to mount. (MCW)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-031539
- OSTI ID:
- 4304681
- Journal Information:
- Science, v. 184, no. 4134, pp. 382-386, Journal Name: Science, v. 184, no. 4134, pp. 382-386; ISSN SCIEA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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