Research hotspots of solar power generation

Does global solar power research increase citations?

This study conducted a bibliometric analysis based on publication metrics from the Web of Science database to gain insights into global solar power research. The results indicate a stable global increase in publications on solar power generation and a rise in citations, reflecting growing academic interest.

How has solar energy generating capacity changed since 2009?

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating capacity has grown by 41 per cent per year since 2009 1. Energy system projections that mitigate climate change and aid universal energy access show a nearly ten-fold increase in PV solar energy generating capacity by 2040 2, 3.

Is solar energy a future energy resource?

The utilization of renewable energy as a future energy resource is drawing significant attention worldwide. The contribution of solar energy (including concentrating solar power (CSP) and solar photovoltaic (PV) power) to global electricity production, as one form of renewable energy sources, is generally still low, at 3.6%.

How much research has been done in solar power generation?

The initial phase from 2001 to 2009 revealed a modest output of academic research in solar power generation, with approximately 1000 publications and a low growth rate around 15%. During the second phase, 2010–2015, the number of publications increased rapidly, with an annual growth rate of approximately 30%.

Which solar technology will generate the most electricity by 2050?

As shown in Fig. 1, by 2050, solar PV technology is projected to have the largest installed capacity (8519 GW), making it the second most prominent generation source behind wind power, and it is expected to generate approximately 25% of total electricity needs by 2050. Table 1. Global installed solar capacity from 2013 to 2022. Table 2.

Can a global solar PV census be used as a starting point?

We conclude that our dataset provides an initial global census of commercial-, industrial- and utility-scale solar PV installations, and can be used as a starting point for a more exhaustive, feature-rich inventory of global solar PV. See Supplementary Information for further details.