Solar
Solar power refers to energy generated through absorption of the sun’s rays. Sunlight can be converted to energy directly using photovoltaics, concentrating solar and solar thermal technologies, or indirectly through passive solar building design strategies. Large-scale solar arrays require significant land area and can impact ecosystems and land availability. Solar technologies also require water in their manufacture and for cleaning during operation.
Resources CESC
Publication
Residential Solar-Adopter Income and Demographic Trends: 2023 Update
Sources:
Berkeley Lab
Date:
1 December 2023
Publication
Agrivoltaic Systems to Optimise Land Use for Electric Energy Production
Sources:
Applied Energy
Date:
15 June 2018
Publication
Agrivoltaic Potential on Grape Farms in India
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Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
Date:
1 October 2017
Publication
Aquavoltaics: Synergies for Dual Use of Water Area for Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Generation and Aquaculture
Sources:
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Date:
1 December 2017
Tools and Websites
Energy-Water Nexus Crosscut
Sources:
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication
Water Energy Nexus: Excerpt from the World Energy Outlook 2016
Sources:
International Engery Agency
Date:
27 March 2018
Publication
Colocation Opportunities for Large Solar Infrastructures and Agriculture in Drylands
Sources:
Applied Energy