Snapshot of photovoltaics - March 2021

Article Energy & Fuels

Full energy sector transition towards 100% renewable energy supply: Integrating power, heat, transport and industry sectors including desalination

Dmitrii Bogdanov et al.

Summary: The transition towards long-term sustainable energy systems by 2050 requires the elimination of greenhouse gas emissions in all energy sectors and close coupling of these sectors for maximum efficiency. The research showcases a tool for modeling this complex energy system transition, with results from Kazakhstan showing that a 100% renewable energy system by 2050 is possible despite challenging conditions. The integration of sectors enables additional flexibility and efficiency, with the potential to significantly reduce CO2eq emissions by 2050.

APPLIED ENERGY (2021)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Assessment of floating solar photovoltaics potential in existing hydropower reservoirs in Africa

Rocio Gonzalez Sanchez et al.

Summary: Africa has high solar potential but heavy reliance on hydropower, which is increasingly impacted by frequent droughts. Installing floating photovoltaics in hydropower reservoirs can provide electricity during dry periods and save water resources, ultimately meeting the growing energy needs sustainably.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Physical

Solar photovoltaics is ready to power a sustainable future

Marta Victoria et al.

Summary: Solar photovoltaics (PV) technology has become a highly cost-competitive technology capable of significantly reducing CO2 emissions. However, current scenarios assessing global decarbonization pathways lack recognition of the key role this technology could play.

JOULE (2021)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

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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Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology