Title :
Fossil fuels, the greenhouse effect and photovoltaics
Author_Institution :
Solarex Corp., Newtown, PA, USA
Abstract :
The dependence of widespread use of photovoltaics to generate electricity on the cost of competing forms of energy is examined. The likely rise in the cost of fossil fuels and their role in the contamination of the global environment are discussed. The depletion of oil reserves and changes in the global climate are highlighted. The role of photovoltaics in future energy production is forecast.<>
Keywords :
economics; energy resources; photovoltaic power systems; pollution; contamination; cost; energy production; fossil fuels; global climate; global environment; greenhouse effect; oil reserves; photovoltaics; Costs; Fossil fuels; Gases; Government; Manufacturing industries; Petroleum; Photovoltaic cells; Production; Timing; Transistors;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
