Photovoltaics: Disaster and Energy Security Applications

Primary Author(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center
William Young, Florida Solar Energy CenterFollow

Report Number

FSEC-PF-373-03

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-PF-373-03.pdf

Keywords

Disaster Relief; Photovoltaics; Energy security; Solar power; Disaster-resistant infrastructure

Abstract

The modernization of our lives with the use of electronic devices has contributed to a steadily increasing dependence on electric power. The degree of importance of electricity is temporarily highlighted with any type of power outage, whether caused by an accident, a natural disaster or a terrorist attack. A disaster can leave many people without adequate medical services, potable water, electrical service and communications.

There is a value in applying photovoltaics (solar electric) to create disaster-resistant buildings and communities, which is to reduce losses and improve quality of life. Photovoltaics provide a viable source of electric power for energy security and disaster relief applications.

Date Published

8-28-2004

Identifiers

534

Notes

Presented at World Renewable Energy Congress VIII, World Renewable Energy Network (WREN), Denver, Colorado, USA, August 28-September 3, 2004

Subjects

Photovoltaic power systems; Disasters; Energy security; Electric power production; Sustainable architecture

Local Subjects

Disaster Relief

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

STARS Citation

Florida Solar Energy Center and Young, William, "Photovoltaics: Disaster and Energy Security Applications" (2004). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 534.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/534