Resolving the energy crisis: nuclear or photovoltaics?

Resolving the energy crisis: nuclear or photovoltaics?

The discussion on future sources of energy is heating up, particularly regarding the roles of nuclear and renewable resources. Using photovoltaics alone, we show that, despite claims to the contrary, renewable resources are capable of replacing the contribution from nuclear energy.

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Published in:Nature materials Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 161 - 164
Main Authors: Barnham, K. W. J, Mazzer, M, Clive, B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London Nature Publishing Group 01-03-2006
Subjects:
Energy sources
Nuclear energy
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaics
Renewable resources
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Summary:The discussion on future sources of energy is heating up, particularly regarding the roles of nuclear and renewable resources. Using photovoltaics alone, we show that, despite claims to the contrary, renewable resources are capable of replacing the contribution from nuclear energy.
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ISSN:1476-1122
1476-4660
DOI:10.1038/nmat1604