Status and trend analysis of solar energy utilization technology

Abstract

Based on global distribution of solar energy and its feature, this paper discusses a review about solar energy's utilization techniques, mainly discusses the latest development of photo-thermal and photoelectric utilization technology, which are mature and widely used. Through looking forward to the development trend of solar energy utilization from the aspects of improving efficiency, reducing cost, and diversifying utilization methods etc., we find that the utilization of solar energy resources has entered the fast track of development. In order to promote the connectivity of solar energy technologies and standards and to enhance the capacity of the solar energy industry, this paper put forward the advices on setting up an international platform for technological innovation and cooperation to make efficient use of global technological innovation resources.