NTU Undergraduates' research April 2014 - Biosciences | Seite 44

Daniel Pearson - N0335212 A review of Solar Energy Technology and its Economic Viability Abstract This paper analyses key aspects of the solar technology industry on a global and country specific level. It looks at the need for solar technology within the current climate change crisis, as well as the physical and financial mechanics that govern the solar industry. Taking examples from the UK and across the globe, it goes on to determine that solar technology has a key role to play as a highly efficient and cost effective renewable energy technology. Keywords Solar Technology • Solar Finance • Global energy Supply • Renewable Energy