Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems
Solar energy, derived from the inexhaustible energy of the sun, has emerged as a promising solution to mitigate the environmental challenges posed by fossil fuel consumption and global climate change. This work explores the underlying principles of solar energy exploitation, focusing on energy colle...
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| description | Solar energy, derived from the inexhaustible energy of the sun, has emerged as a promising solution to mitigate the environmental challenges posed by fossil fuel consumption and global climate change. This work explores the underlying principles of solar energy exploitation, focusing on energy collection technologies as the primary means of solar energy conversion. The physics of the state-of-the-art mechanisms, the photovoltaic effect, and the advancements that have driven the transformation of solar energy into a viable and sustainable alternative energy source are also examined. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and pioneering research, this study highlights the immense potential of solar energy and its role in shaping a cleaner, greener future. Towards de-carbonization, the various exploitation technologies are divided into direct and indirect in order to optimize resource utilization. Accounting for the most important advantages presented, solar-based utilization processes are perhaps the only ones that provide access to energy for all to satisfy their vital needs. As nations continue to embrace solar energy and invest in its development, we move closer to achieving a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world for generations to come. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-22299d9ec9d4427f99f6a741d9d523802023-11-19T08:04:00ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-08-011617615310.3390/en16176153Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and SystemsPavlos Nikolaidis0Department of Electrical Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, P.O. Box 50329, Limassol 3603, CyprusSolar energy, derived from the inexhaustible energy of the sun, has emerged as a promising solution to mitigate the environmental challenges posed by fossil fuel consumption and global climate change. This work explores the underlying principles of solar energy exploitation, focusing on energy collection technologies as the primary means of solar energy conversion. The physics of the state-of-the-art mechanisms, the photovoltaic effect, and the advancements that have driven the transformation of solar energy into a viable and sustainable alternative energy source are also examined. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and pioneering research, this study highlights the immense potential of solar energy and its role in shaping a cleaner, greener future. Towards de-carbonization, the various exploitation technologies are divided into direct and indirect in order to optimize resource utilization. Accounting for the most important advantages presented, solar-based utilization processes are perhaps the only ones that provide access to energy for all to satisfy their vital needs. As nations continue to embrace solar energy and invest in its development, we move closer to achieving a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world for generations to come.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6153solar energysustainable energy systemsclimate changede-carbonizationrenewable energy sourcesenergy harnessing technologies |
| spellingShingle | Pavlos Nikolaidis Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems Energies solar energy sustainable energy systems climate change de-carbonization renewable energy sources energy harnessing technologies |
| title | Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems |
| title_full | Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems |
| title_fullStr | Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems |
| title_short | Solar Energy Harnessing Technologies towards De-Carbonization: A Systematic Review of Processes and Systems |
| title_sort | solar energy harnessing technologies towards de carbonization a systematic review of processes and systems |
| topic | solar energy sustainable energy systems climate change de-carbonization renewable energy sources energy harnessing technologies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6153 |
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