Energy from the Desert, Volume 1 Feasibility of Very Large Scale Power Generation (VLS-PV) Systems

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The world's deserts are sufficiently large that, in theory, covering a fraction of their landmass with PV systems could generate many times the current primary global energy supply. This definitive study evaluates the feasibility, potential and global benefits of very large scale photovoltaic power generation (VLS-PV) systems deployed in desert areas and each generating from 10MW to several gigawatts.

Contents

Comprehensive Summary Executive Summary Part I: Background and Concept of VLS-PV World Energy Issues Environmental Issues An Overview of Photovoltaic Technology World Irradiation Database Concept of VLS-PV Part II: VLS-PV Case Studies General Information A Preliminary Case Study of VLS-PV Systems in World Deserts Case Studies on the Gobi Desert Case Studies on the Sahara Desert Case Studies for the Middle East Part III: Scenario Studies and Recommendations Conclusions of Parts I and II Scenario Studies Recommendations

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Biography

Kosuke Kurokawa has 30 years' experience in energy systems technology. The contributing authors include a panel of 14 acknowledged international experts from 8 countries (Japan, USA, Israel, Spain, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands and Mongolia)