Solar energy transformation refers to the process of converting the energy from the Sun into usable forms of energy. Hence, innovating new materials and designs for a solar prototype can improve efficiency and lower costs. The pathways of solar energy transformation include solar photovoltaic and solar thermal energy technologies.
Political tension on the use of land and water (for floating photovoltaics 57) may increase as solar shares rise. A rapid solar transition may also put at risk the livelihood of up to 13 million people worldwide working in fossil fuel industries and dependent industries.
The current work focuses mainly on solar energy technology, its applications, and how it supports the global transition to decarbonisation. Green hydrogen, which may be utilised as a fuel in transportation, power plants and industry, is also feasible to produce by solar energy .
Lastly, resistance from declining industries may impact the transition. The pace of the transition depends not only on (economic) decisions by entrepreneurs, but also on how desirable policy makers consider it. Solar energy aligns with many policy objectives (clean air, poverty alleviation, energy security 54).
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Moreover, solar energy efforts offer a cost-effective and resilient source of electricity. A solar energy technology that utilises concentrated solar power (CSP) uses mirrors or lenses to direct the Sun’s rays onto a small area, where they heat a fluid and create steam . After that, a turbine is turned by the steam to produce power.
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