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The U.S. is a primary focus for research and policy regarding solar energy, as evidenced by studies on its market strategies [1], comparative scientific relatedness [2], and its critical role in the nation's decarbonization and power generation growth {fact:1, fact:6}. Furthermore, the U.S. is the subject of extensive feasibility projections regarding the potential for solar energy to meet a significant portion of its future electricity and energy demands {fact:8, fact:11, fact:12}.
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(PDF) The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar ... academia.edu 4 facts
claimThe authors of the 2008 study 'The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar energy to supply the energy needs of the US' assert that solar energy has historically been viewed as a minor contributor to the US energy mix due to cost and intermittency constraints.
measurementBased on expected improvements in PV, CSP, and CAES technologies, the authors of the 2008 study 'The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar energy to supply the energy needs of the US' project that solar energy has the potential to supply 69% of total US electricity needs and 35% of total US energy needs (electricity and fuel) by 2050.
measurementThe authors of the 2008 study 'The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar energy to supply the energy needs of the US' project that by 2100, solar energy could supply over 90% of total US energy demand, and together with other renewables, 100% of total US energy demand, resulting in a 92% reduction in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions compared to 2005 levels.
claimThe authors of the 2008 study 'The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar energy to supply the energy needs of the US' claim that cost competitiveness with US grid prices (6-10 US cents/kWh) can be attained by 2020 with the right incentives.
The technical, geographical, and economic feasibility for solar ... ideas.repec.org 2 facts
referenceJingjing Zhang, Yan Yan, and Jiancheng Guan published 'Scientific relatedness in solar energy: a comparative study between the USA and China' in the journal Scientometrics in 2015.
referenceWesley Herche published the paper 'Solar energy strategies in the U.S. utility market' in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews in 2017.
Practitioners' perceived risks to biodiversity from renewable energy ... nature.com 1 fact
referenceThe U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024) projected that solar and wind energy will lead the growth of U.S. power generation for the two-year period following the report.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 1 fact
measurementEfficiency initiatives in nine major nations and regions, including the US, China, and the EU, saved nearly 1,500 TWh of electricity in 2018, an amount equivalent to the total electricity produced by wind and solar power combined in those locations that year.