Abstract:A review is given on recent progress in solar photovoltaic technology in Japan and its contributions its a clean energy resource for solving the worldwide environmental issue. First, a new concept to reform the energy strategy for future civilization is postulated taking account of thc environmental issue. Organizations and objectives of the New Sunshine Project are introduccd. Second, some unique advantages of solar photovoltaics are described and cornpared with convcntional electric power generation technolo… Show more
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