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Concentrating Solar Power Technology

Author : Keith Lovegrove
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 012822472X
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Concentrating Solar Power Technology written by Keith Lovegrove and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Concentrating Solar Power Technology edited by Keith Lovegrove and Wes Stein presents a fully updated comprehensive review of the latest technologies and knowledge, from the fundamental science to systems design, development, and applications. Part one introduces the fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal energy storage, hybridization with fossil fuel power plants, and the long-term market potential of CSP technology are also explored. Part three goes on to discuss optimization, improvements, and applications, such as absorber materials for solar thermal receivers, design optimization through integrated techno-economic modelling, and heliostat size optimization. With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Concentrating Solar Power Technology, 2nd Edition is an essential guide for all those involved or interested in the design, production, development, optimization, and application of CSP technology, including renewable energy engineers and consultants, environmental governmental departments, solar thermal equipment manufacturers, researchers, and academics. Provides a comprehensive review of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications Reviews fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis and socio-economic and environmental assessments Includes an overview of the key technologies of parabolic-trough, central tower linear Fresnel reflector, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems

Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology

Author : Manuel Blanco
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081005172
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology by : Manuel Blanco

Download or read book Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology written by Manuel Blanco and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of research and development, concentrating solar thermal (CST) power plants (also known as concentrating solar power (CSP) and as Solar Thermal Electricity or STE systems) are now starting to be widely commercialized. Indeed, the IEA predicts that by 2050, with sufficient support over ten percent of global electricity could be produced by concentrating solar thermal power plants. However, CSP plants are just but one of the many possible applications of CST systems. Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology provides detailed information on the latest advances in CST systems research and technology. It promotes a deep understanding of the challenges the different CST technologies are confronted with, of the research that is taking place worldwide to address those challenges, and of the impact that the innovation that this research is fostering could have on the emergence of new CST components and concepts. It is anticipated that these developments will substantially increase the cost-competiveness of commercial CST solutions and reshape the technological landscape of both CST technologies and the CST industry. After an introductory chapter, the next three parts of the book focus on key CST plant components, from mirrors and receivers to thermal storage. The final two parts of the book address operation and control and innovative CST system concepts. Contains authoritative reviews of CST research taking place around the world Discusses the impact this research is fostering on the emergence of new CST components and concepts that will substantially increase the cost-competitiveness of CST power Covers both major CST plant components and system-wide issues

The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems

Author : Peter Heller
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081004486
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems by : Peter Heller

Download or read book The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems written by Peter Heller and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment offers a unique overview of the information on the state-of-the-art of analysis, measurement, and assessment of the performance of concentrated solar power (CSP) components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete manner. Following an introductory chapter to CSP systems and the fundamental principles of performance assessment, individual chapters explore the component performance of mirrors and receivers. Further expert-written chapters look at system performance assessment, durability testing, and solar resource forecasting for CSP systems. A final chapter gives an outlook on the actual methods and instruments for performance and durability assessment that are under development. The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment is an essential reference text for research and development professionals and engineers working on concentrated solar power systems, as well as for postgraduate students studying CSP. Presents a unique, single literature source for a complete overview of the performance assessment tools and methods currently used for concentrated solar power (CSP) technology Written by a team of experts in the field of CSP Provides information on the state-of-the-art of modeling, measurement, and assessment of the performance of CSP components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete manner

Heat and Mass Transfer

Author :
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789844460
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Heat and Mass Transfer written by and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heat and mass transfer is the core science for many industrial processes as well as technical and scientific devices. Automotive, aerospace, power generation (both by conventional and renewable energies), industrial equipment and rotating machinery, materials and chemical processing, and many other industries are requiring heat and mass transfer processes. Since the early studies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, there has been tremendous technical progress and scientific advances in the knowledge of heat and mass transfer, where modeling and simulation developments are increasingly contributing to the current state of the art. Heat and Mass Transfer - Advances in Science and Technology Applications aims at providing researchers and practitioners with a valuable compendium of significant advances in the field.

Solar Energy Pocket Reference

Author : Christopher L. Martin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317705343
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Solar Energy Pocket Reference written by Christopher L. Martin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the experience of some of the foremost experts in the field, this easy-to-use and affordable pocket reference includes a wealth of information relating to solar energy and solar energy technologies. Topics covered range from solar angles, sun path diagrams, solar radiation and radiative properties of materials through to thermal collectors, thermal energy storage, photovoltaics and daylighting. The book also includes conversion factors and constants and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations and explanations. Anyone with an interest in solar energy, including professional architects and engineers, home builders, academic researchers, students and energy consultants will find a host of answers in this book – a practical assimilation of data, fundamentals and guidelines for application.

Renewable Energies

Author : Fausto Pedro García Márquez
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319453645
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Renewable Energies written by Fausto Pedro García Márquez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of current renewable energy technologies and their basic principles. It also addresses the financial aspects of renewable energy projects and analyzes their profitability, covering the most relevant topics for engineers, economists, managers and scientists who are actively involved in renewable energy research and management. The authors are professionals and researchers who are active in the industry, and supplement the main content with revealing case studies and best-practice examples.

Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States (SERIIUS)

Author : David Ginley
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030331849
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States (SERIIUS) by : David Ginley

Download or read book Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States (SERIIUS) written by David Ginley and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-26 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the development, functioning, and results of a successful binational program to promote significant scientific advances in Earth-abundant photovoltaics (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP), advanced process/manufacturing technologies, multiscale modeling and reliability testing, and analysis of integrated solar energy systems. SERIIUS is a consortium between India and the United States dedicated to developing new solar technologies and assessing their potential impact in the two countries. The consortium consists of nearly 50 institutions including academia, national laboratories, and industry, with the goal of developing significant new technologies in all areas of solar deployment. In addition, the program focused on workforce development through graduate students, post-doctoral students, and an international exchange program. Particular emphasis was placed on the following efforts: Creating disruptive technologies in PV and CSP through high-impact fundamental and applied research and development (R&D). Identifying and quantifying the critical technical, economic, and policy issues for solar energy development and deployment in India. Overcoming barriers to technology transfer by teaming research institutions and industry in an effective project structure. Building a new platform for binational collaboration using a formalized R&D project structure, along with effective management, coordination, and decision processes. Creating a sustainable network and workforce development program from which to build large collaborations and fostering a collaborative culture and outreach programs. This includes using existing and new methodologies for collaboration based on advanced electronic and web-based communication to facilitate functional international teams. The book summarizes the general lessons learned from these experiences.

Energy Storage

Author : Umakanta Sahoo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119555515
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Energy Storage written by Umakanta Sahoo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ENERGY STORAGE Written and edited by a team of well-known and respected experts in the field, this new volume on energy storage presents the state-of-the-art developments and challenges in the field of renewable energy systems for sustainability and scalability for engineers, researchers, academicians, industry professionals, consultants, and designers. The world’s energy landscape is very complex. Fossil fuels, especially because of hydraulic fracturing, are still a mainstay of global energy production, but renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and others, are increasing in importance for global energy sustainability. Experts and non-experts agree that the next game-changer in this area will be energy storage. Energy storage is crucial for continuous operation of power plants and can supplement basic power generation sources over a stand-alone system. It can enhance capacity and leads to greater security, including continuous electricity supply and other applications. A dependable energy storage system not only guarantees that the grid will not go down, but also increases efficacy and efficiency of any energy system. This groundbreaking new volume in this forward-thinking series addresses all of these issues, laying out the latest advances and addressing the most serious current concerns in energy storage. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student, this latest volume in the series, “Advances in Renewable Energy,” is a must-have for any library. This outstanding new volume: Is practically oriented and provides new concepts and designs for energy storage systems, offering greater benefit to the researcher, student, and engineer Offers a comprehensive coverage of energy storage system design, which is also useful for engineers and other professionals who are working in the field of solar energy, biomass, polygeneration, cooling, and process heat Filled with workable examples and designs that are helpful for practical applications, also offers a thorough, novel case study on hybrid energy systems with storage Is useful as a textbook for researchers, students, and faculty for understanding new ideas in this rapidly emerging field

Advances in Carbon Management Technologies

Author : Subhas Sikdar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429513321
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Carbon Management Technologies written by Subhas Sikdar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Carbon Management Technologies comprises 43 chapters contributed by experts from all over the world. Volume 1 of the book, containing 23 chapters, discusses the status of technologies capable of yielding substantial reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from major combustion sources. Such technologies include renewable energy sources that can replace fossil fuels and technologies to capture CO2 after fossil fuel combustion or directly from the atmosphere, with subsequent permanent long-term storage. The introductory chapter emphasizes the gravity of the issues related to greenhouse gas emissionglobal temperature correlation, the state of the art of key technologies and the necessary emission reductions needed to meet international warming targets. Section 1 deals with global challenges associated with key fossil fuel mitigation technologies, including removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and emission measurements. Section 2 presents technological choices for coal, petroleum, and natural gas for the purpose of reducing carbon footprints associated with the utilization of such fuels. Section 3 deals with promising contributions of alternatives to fossil fuels, such as hydropower, nuclear, solar photovoltaics, and wind. Chapter 19 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Harnessing Solar Heat

Author : Brian Norton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400772750
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Harnessing Solar Heat written by Brian Norton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systems engineered by man to harness solar heat in a controlled manner now include a diverse range of technologies each serving distinctive needs in particular climate contexts. This text covers the breadth of solar energy technologies for the conversion of solar energy to provide heat, either as the directly-used output or as an intermediary to other uses such as power generation or cooling. It is a wholly updated, extended and revised version of “Solar Energy Thermal Technology” first published in 1992. The text draws on the own author’s research and that of numerous colleagues and collaborators at Cranfield University, University of Ulster, Dublin Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and University of Nigeria. The initial chapters deal with relevant fundamental aspects of solar energy meteorology, radiative heat transfer, material properties and energy storage. Solar energy collectors are discussed in detail before a set of chapters deal with each of the full range of applications. The early chapters consider: the solar energy resource, its distribution in geographical, spectral, skyward geometrical and temporal domains; the physics of solar energy absorption, transmission and loss at surfaces; and techniques for storing collected solar energy. Specific collector sub-systems are then discussed in chapters seven to nine. For each system, practical issues are discussed and a proven analytical procedure for predicting performance described. Similarly analyses are presented in the concluding chapters on solar energy systems. These range from dryers to greenhouses to systems that render buildings solar energy systems in themselves and the associated design issues. The context for any use of solar energy is the prevailing climate. This text, being global in scope, definates the most appropriate regions for particular technologies and applications. It is a research-orientated academic work citing publications on the peer-reviewed literature covering engineering and applied science topics intended both for student use, as a reference tool for teaching solar energy and for those researching solar thermal applications in universities, industry or national/commercial laboratories. Insight into the challenges of implementation including practical constraints and operational considerations are provided to aid those undertaking feasibility studies, technical assistance, training assignments or operating testing facilities.

Concentrated Solar Power

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Concentrated Solar Power written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2022-10-16 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Is Concentrated Solar Power Concentrated solar power systems create solar electricity by focusing a huge area of sunlight onto a receiver via the use of mirrors or lenses to concentrate the sunlight. The focused light is turned into heat, which either drives a heat engine that is coupled to an electrical power generator or powers a thermochemical process. This heat then drives an electrical power generator, which results in the generation of electricity. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Concentrated solar power Chapter 2: Solar thermal energy Chapter 3: Parabolic trough Chapter 4: Nevada Solar One Chapter 5: Solar power plants in the Mojave Desert Chapter 6: Solar power in Spain Chapter 7: Solar power Chapter 8: Solana Generating Station Chapter 9: SolarReserve Chapter 10: Torresol Energy Chapter 11: eSolar Chapter 12: Compact linear Fresnel reflector Chapter 13: Sierra SunTower Chapter 14: Solar Euromed Chapter 15: Concentrator photovoltaics Chapter 16: Solar power in Italy Chapter 17: Outline of solar energy Chapter 18: Copper in renewable energy Chapter 19: Ouarzazate Solar Power Station Chapter 20: Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant Chapter 21: Termosolar Borges (II) Answering the public top questions about concentrated solar power. (III) Real world examples for the usage of concentrated solar power in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of concentrated solar power' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of concentrated solar power.

Concentrating Solar Power

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Concentrating Solar Power written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recoge: 1. Demonstration plants - 2. Systems, components and storage - 3. Solar hybrid plants - 4. Solar chemistry - 5. Research infrastructure.

Advances in Green Energies and Materials Technology

Author : Younes Chiba
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811603782
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Green Energies and Materials Technology written by Younes Chiba and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents selected articles from the Algerian Symposium on Renewable Energy and Materials (ASREM-2020) held at Médéa, Algeria. It highlights the latest advances in the field of green energies and material technology with specific accentuation on numerical plans and recent methodologies designed to solve engineering problems. It includes mathematical models and experimental measurements to study different problems in renewable energy and materials characterization, with contributions from experts in both academia and industry, and presents a platform to further collaborations in this important area.

Assessment of Parabolic Trough and Power Tower Solar Technology Cost and Performance Forecasts

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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428917306
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book Assessment of Parabolic Trough and Power Tower Solar Technology Cost and Performance Forecasts written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sargent and Lundy LLC conducted an independent analysis of parabolic trough and power tower solar technology cost and performance.

Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author : Jagadish,
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799835251
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Jagadish, and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, scientists and researchers have been continually searching for efficient and effective ways to harness solar energy for heat and power production. The development of solar technologies and thermal systems are a prevalent area of study, as they represent a vital step in fully optimizing the potential of solar energy. Unfortunately, research is still lacking on the development and application of these solar thermal systems. Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of optimizing the performance of solar thermal technologies using multicriteria decision-making techniques. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as parabolic trough collectors, hybrid solar energy, and thermal technology, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, engineers, academicians, researchers, students, industry professionals, and educators seeking current research on modern modeling methods of solar thermal systems.

Africa-EU Renewable Energy Research and Innovation Symposium 2018 (RERIS 2018)

Author : Moeketsi Mpholo
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319934384
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Africa-EU Renewable Energy Research and Innovation Symposium 2018 (RERIS 2018) written by Moeketsi Mpholo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book presents the proceedings of the 2nd Africa-EU Renewable Energy Research and Innovation Symposium (RERIS 18), held in Maseru, Lesotho in January 2018. The symposium aimed to foster research cooperation on renewable energy between Africa and Europe – in academia, as well as the private and public sectors. Addressing thematic areas such as • Grid-connected renewable energy; • Decentralised renewable and household energy solutions; • Energy socioeconomics; and • Promotion of energy research, innovation, education and entrepreneurship, the book brings together contributions from academics and practitioners from the EU and Africa to enable mutual learning and knowledge transfer – a key factor in boosting sustainable development in the African renewable energy market. It also plays a significant role in promoting African renewable energy research, which helps to secure energy supply in both rural and urban areas and to increase generation capacities and energy system resilience. This book is an invaluable resource for academics and professionals across the renewable energy spectrum.

Taming the Sun

Author : Varun Sivaram
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262537079
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Taming the Sun written by Varun Sivaram and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How solar could spark a clean-energy transition through transformative innovation—creative financing, revolutionary technologies, and flexible energy systems. Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless—every hour the sun beams down more energy than the world uses in a year. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects for replacing fossil fuels and averting catastrophic climate change will dim. Innovation can brighten those prospects, Sivaram explains, drawing on firsthand experience and original research spanning science, business, and government. Financial innovation is already enticing deep-pocketed investors to fund solar projects around the world, from the sunniest deserts to the poorest villages. Technological innovation could replace today's solar panels with coatings as cheap as paint and employ artificial photosynthesis to store intermittent sunshine as convenient fuels. And systemic innovation could add flexibility to the world's power grids and other energy systems so they can dependably channel the sun's unreliable energy. Unleashing all this innovation will require visionary public policy: funding researchers developing next-generation solar technologies, refashioning energy systems and economic markets, and putting together a diverse clean energy portfolio. Although solar can't power the planet by itself, it can be the centerpiece of a global clean energy revolution. A Council on Foreign Relations Book