Foreign Literature on Solar Power Generation

How to promote solar energy in industrialized countries?

Various incentives and mandates designed to trigger GHG mitigation have helped promote solar energy in industrialized countries. In the case of developing countries, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol has been the main vehicle to promote solar energy under the climate change regime.

Which countries have a potential for solar energy technology?

In countries located in the ‘Sunbelt’, there is huge potential for solar energy, where there is a year-round abundance of solar global horizontal irradiation. Consequently, these countries, including the Middle East, Australia, North Africa, China, the USA and Southern Africa, to name a few, have a lot of potential for solar energy technology.

What will a solar-dominated future look like?

A solar-dominated future is likely to be metal and mineral-intensive 48. Future demand for “critical minerals” will increase on two fronts: electrification and batteries require large-scale raw materials – such as lithium and copper; niche materials, including tellurium, are instrumental for solar panels 49.

What policy instruments were used in the development of solar energy?

The capital subsidy was the predominant policy instrument early on in India, but a mix of policy instruments, such as, subsidies, fiscal incentives, preferential tariffs, market mechanisms and legislation, were encouraged later for the deployment of solar energy (MNRE, 2006).

Are solar power systems a key requirement for socioeconomic improvement?

One of the key requirements for socioeconomic improvement in any nation of the world is the provision of dependable electricity supply systems. Recently, there is a massive growth in access to solar electricity in several Africa countries, notably South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria.

Which countries will see a solar-dominated future?

Various regions in the Global South, in particular India and Africa, will see an even steeper rise in investment in generating capacity by mid-century, due to projected rapid economic growth. As a third barrier, we discuss supply chains. A solar-dominated future is likely to be metal and mineral-intensive 48.