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