References

  • Review Article: “Solar Electricity and Solar Fuels: Status and Perspectives in the Context of the Energy Transition”, by Nicola Armaroli and Vincenzo Balzani
    Chem. Eur. J.201622, 32-57
    Content: The energy transition to renewables has started and the development of solar electricity is much more consolidated than that of solar fuels. The transition process suffers two key constraints, that is, relatively low net energy gains and the limited availability of mineral resources to manufacture converters and accumulators.
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