I am really trying to answer the question, can solar energy applications alone be the solution to the problems of energy demand in areas have the sun and clear sky most days of the year, or these applications can be part of the solution with the other types of energy resources such as conventional fuels?
Yes, with abundant sunlight and rapid advancements in solar technology, hot regions are ideal for harnessing solar energy. It offers a scalable, sustainable solution to rising energy demands, with innovations in efficiency and storage making it more reliable and cost-effective. Solar cooling systems further optimize energy use, addressing both electricity needs and climate control.
Thanks Sana for the answer, what about the night, here is the difficulty, it is good to say that batteries industry performed very well recently, however, some people arguing about solar energy.
To ensure a stable, 24-hour energy supply, solar power is most effective when integrated into a diversified energy system. Pairing it with other renewable sources, such as wind (which often generates energy at night), and even conventional fuels during peak demand, creates a more reliable and resilient energy grid. Solar energy is a cornerstone in reducing reliance on fossil fuels, but its true potential is realized when used as part of a balanced mix that optimizes both renewable and conventional resources.
The biggest demand for energy in hot regions comes from air conditioning. Every building that needs air conditioning can achieve this using the solar power that shines on the building.
There are transparent solar panels that can replace windows to generate all the electricity that the building needs including air conditioning. An obvious requirement is to have sufficient thermal mass in the building to obviate the need for air conditioning at night when the sun isn't shining.
I just googled "transparent solar panels" got a large number of hits. I saw one price quoted of £UK250 per sq m for panels 15% efficient. The panels reduce glare and solar gain whilst generating electricity.
Thanks John for the sufficient answer, I think you focused on an important part of the issue which is supplying energy in the day-time using the direct sun heat. However, the problem is with the dark time during the night, the progress in the industry of batteries or any other types of storing energy can be a breakthrough in this type of energy.Phase change materials offering a promising solution as some researchers mentioned.
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