Solar timetable

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Environment; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00139157.1978.9928690· OSTI ID:6645845

Hayes, D

A timetable for making a global transition to a solar economy is outlined by one of the organizers of Sun Day. The schedule shows the adoption of direct solar heat, biomass fuels, and renewable electric energy during the 1980 to 2025 period. An unprecedented commitment in terms of energy and money is needed to bring this about. The technology and social benefits have already been demonstrated, according to Mr. Hayes, but immediate attention by the architecture and engineering schools is needed to teach the appropriate skills. He summarizes the present state of the art of each renewable energy source in relation to its position on the timetable. Policy questions must address the social and economic impact of a solar era, such as the relationship of utilities to solar power generation, the capital needed to buy solar equipment, and the competition with agriculture for available land. 32 references.

• Research Organization: Worldwatch Inst., Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6645845
• Journal Information: Environment; (United States), Journal Name: Environment; (United States) Vol. 20:6; ISSN ENVTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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AIR CONDITIONING
ARCHITECTURE
BIOMASS
CAPITAL
COMMERCIALIZATION
COMPETITION
CONVERSION
DOCUMENT TYPES
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
ENERGY
ENERGY CONVERSION
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FUELS
HEATING
LAND USE
POWER GENERATION
RADIATIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
REVIEWS
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING
SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR RADIATION
SOLAR WATER HEATING
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION