RENEWABLE ENERGY
How renewable energy has changed over the last 10 years
Solar power is more affordable, accessible, and prevalent in the world today than ever before offering clean renewable energy for all
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ast years have witnessed a vast change in the mindset where people are advocating and endorsing the renewable means of energy. This change is strongly linked to a plethora of scientific evidence that points towards the fact that mankind will run out of energy resources in the future. Therefore, depending less upon coal and other non-renewable energy resources was made a priority. Advancements in nonhydro resources of energy production spiked, including devising ways in which energy can be produced by solar and geothermal resources.
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install, and commendable photovoltaic panels were produced by trustworthy companies. Changes in renewable energy 1. Organic photovoltaic cells Using silicon to make energy efficient solar panels became history. This happened when a team of Chinese researchers changed the outlook of renewable energy resources by creating organic solar cells using carbonbased materials.
However, recently the looming threat of depleting energy sources led to a wave of energy conservation initiatives. Out of these, switching to solar energy was at the top.
The organic photovoltaic cells are produced by materials that are dissolvable in ink so that they are easy to print out on the sheets. Once developed efficiently and with increased output, these organic photovoltaic cells have a wider range of applicability than the solar photovoltaic cells.
Solar energy usage spread rapidly in the industrial sector initially. Use of solar panels for producing electricity in the household sector took a toll. This is when the easy to
Due to their flexibility, the organic cells can be incorporated in windows. These are also lighter in weight and can be easily installed and maintained.
CR | July/August 2021
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