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Showing papers on "Solar power published in 1973"



Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: A ten-year review of solar energy research, development, and applications is given in this paper, which includes air pollution, turbidity, and radiation measurement, agricultural applications; solar water heaters; solar power generation; high-temperature solar furnace work; architectural studies associated with solar radiation and environmental hygiene; and solar simulation.

4 citations


Proceedings ArticleDOI
Peter E. Glaser1
04 Jun 1973
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of power production on Earth by means of a satellite solar power station is discussed, and the status of technology to achieve solar energy conversion, microwave generation, transmission and rectification and transportation to synchronous orbit is reviewed, and costs for the system and components are presented.
Abstract: The feasibility of power production on Earth by means of a satellite solar power station is discussed. The status of technology to achieve solar energy conversion, microwave generation, transmission and rectification and transportation to synchronous orbit is reviewed, and costs for the system and components are presented.

4 citations



Journal ArticleDOI
01 Nov 1973-Nature
TL;DR: In this paper, the most cost effective ways of utilising solar energy in Australia and points out the possibilities of producing synthetic liquid and gaseous fuels from trees and plants are discussed.
Abstract: Dr Morse discusses the most cost effective ways of utilising solar energy in Australia and points out the possibilities of producing ‘synthetic’ liquid and gaseous fuels from trees and plants

3 citations


01 Jan 1973
TL;DR: In this article, the state-of-the-art for the development of solar power generators in far out synchronous orbit for power generation is described and concepts of geosynchronous solar power satellites are discussed including photovoltaic arrays for power satellites, solar-thermal power satellites and power transmission to earth.
Abstract: The present state-of-the-art is described for the development of solar power generators in far out synchronous orbit for power generation. Concepts of geosynchronous solar power satellites are discussed including photovoltaic arrays for power satellites, solar-thermal power satellites, and power transmission to earth.

2 citations



01 Dec 1973
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the area needed for solar cells to cover a significant portion of U.S. energy needs, and concluded that the area required is not unreasonable, that methods of energy storage are available, and that there is reason for optimism with respect to reducing the cost for large-scale power generation from sunlight.
Abstract: As a result of the proposal for the possibility of using the photovoltaic cell for large-scale generation of electricity from sunlight, three questions are posed. What area must be covered by solar cells to generate a significant portion of U. S. energy needs? If generated on the surface of the Earth, what methods of energy storage will be used? How much will photovoltaic solar energy conversion systems cost? It is concluded that the area needed is not unreasonable, that methods of energy storage are available, and that there is reason for optimism with respect to reducing the cost for large-scale power generation from sunlight. (MCW)

2 citations