Emerging role of photovoltaics for sustainably powering underdeveloped, emerging, and developed economies

Rajendra Singh, Amir A. Asif, Ganesh K. Venayagamoorthy, Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Mahmoud Abdelhamid, Githin F. Alapatt, David A. Ladner

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Abstract

With the advent of low-cost solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and our ability to generate, store, and use electrical energy locally without the need for long-range transmission, the world is about to witness transformational changes in electricity infrastructures. The use of DC electricity enhances systemwide efficiency. DC microgrids and nanogrids powered by solar PV systems and gigawatt batteries for electricity storage can sustainably power the needs of all human beings equitably and empower every individual. Ultralarge-scale manufacturing of PV systems and batteries, a vertically integrated business model, and a targeted monetary policy of quantitative easing can rapidly power all human activities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 2nd International Conference on Green Energy and Technology, ICGET 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781479966400
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 24 2014
Event2014 2nd International Conference on Green Energy and Technology, ICGET 2014 - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: Sep 5 2014Sep 6 2014

Publication series

Name2014 2nd International Conference on Green Energy and Technology, ICGET 2014

Other

Other2014 2nd International Conference on Green Energy and Technology, ICGET 2014
Country/TerritoryBangladesh
CityDhaka
Period9/5/149/6/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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