Personalized energy: the home as a solar power station and solar gas station.
Point-of-use solar energy would generate the exact amount of energy any one individual needs, at the location where it is needed. Such a means of energy supply would create a revolution in society's approach to energy use, and allow a more level playing field for all. This Viewpoint considers some of the key enablers for this technology.
Nocera
Daniel G
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Chemistry, 77 Massachusetts Ave. 6-335, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307, USA. nocera@mit.edu
D002384:Catalysis; D005742:Gasoline; D006798:Housing; D010710:Phosphates / Q000737:chemistry; D012993:Solar Energy / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013997:Time Factors
D005742:Gasoline; D010710:Phosphates