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Solar energy enters the market
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ECN
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1995
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ECN-RX--95-055
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Other
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Abstract:
Everybody agrees that there is a bright future for solar energy. Aftertwo decades of research and development, the market introduction of solar hot
water systems is now taking off. In several countries, including the
Netherlands, preparations are also underway for the large-scale introduction
of photovoltaic systems. Although the share of thermal and photovoltaic solar
energy in the energy supply sector in the Netherlands is very small (0.1 PJ)
there are signs of imminent change. According to the Follow-up Policy
Document on Energy Conservation, the share of solar energy should increase to
7 PJ by the year 2010. After years of concentrating on research and
development, it is now generally recognised that it is time to introduce
these technologies onto the market in order to realize the long-term
objectives. In this respect, thermal solar energy is ahead of photovoltaics.
4 ills.
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