The European Solar Communication-Will It Pave the Road to Achieve 1 TW of Photovoltaic System Capacity in the European Union by 2030?

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Benefits of pairing floating solar photovoltaics with hydropower reservoirs in Europe

G. Kakoulaki et al.

Summary: This study assesses the potential of installing floating photovoltaic (FPV) on 337 hydropower reservoirs in the EU to provide renewable solar electricity and achieve water savings, aligning with the EU's goals for net zero emissions and energy self-sufficiency.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2023)

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Article Thermodynamics

Perspectives of photovoltaic energy market development in the european union

Piotr Borawski et al.

Summary: Photovoltaic (PV) energy is gaining attention worldwide as the least expensive energy source to replace fossil fuels. This article analyzes the usage of PV energy in the EU by comparing consumption in EU countries. The study is important due to the shift towards renewable energy sources and the increasing interest in PV energy as a clean and cheap energy source.

ENERGY (2023)

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Development of Photovoltaic Energy in EU Countries as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels

Radoslaw Wolniak et al.

Summary: The aim of this article is to present the development of photovoltaic energy in EU countries as an alternative to fossil fuels. Through data analysis, it was found that there is a significant correlation between GDP per capita and the use of photovoltaic energy in EU countries. Germany and the Netherlands are the top producers of solar energy. However, the study did not confirm the relationship between climate and photovoltaic energy use.

ENERGIES (2022)

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Article Energy & Fuels

Reflecting the energy transition from a European perspective and in the global context-Relevance of solar photovoltaics benchmarking two ambitious scenarios

Christian Breyer et al.

Summary: Europe needs to accelerate its energy transition to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050. This study presents two new scenarios for reaching zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and 2040. The results show that the energy transition is cost-neutral and an accelerated transition can lead to lower total CO2 emissions.

PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS (2022)

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Review Physics, Applied

Snapshot of photovoltaics - February 2022

Arnulf Jaeger-Waldau

Summary: Over the past decade, photovoltaic electricity generation has become the fastest-growing power source globally, with solar energy capacity reaching new heights. The Chinese market's recovery, along with ongoing growth in Europe, the USA, and emerging markets, has been a major driver. The decreasing prices in battery storage technology have fostered the development of local storage systems for solar farms and decentralized electricity generation systems. It is evident that renewable electricity will play a crucial role in powering electric vehicles and producing green hydrogen in the future.

EPJ PHOTOVOLTAICS (2022)

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The role of photovoltaics for the European Green Deal and the recovery plan

Ioannis Kougias et al.

Summary: The study examines the role of photovoltaics in supporting the implementation of initiatives like the European Green Deal and the European Recovery Fund. With higher emissions reduction targets set by the EU, significant deployment of renewables, particularly solar PV, at an unprecedented pace will be necessary to achieve these goals.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

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