4 FAQs about Deployment of solar-powered communication cabinets and wind-solar complementary industries

Are solar and wind resources interconnected?

Theoretically, the potential of solar and wind resources on Earth vastly surpasses human demand 33, 34. In our pursuit of a globally interconnected solar-wind system, we have focused solely on the potentials that are exploitable, accessible, and interconnectable (see “Methods”).

Can a solar-wind system meet future energy demands?

Accelerating energy transition towards renewables is central to net-zero emissions. However, building a global power system dominated by solar and wind energy presents immense challenges. Here, we demonstrate the potential of a globally interconnected solar-wind system to meet future electricity demands.

Does land use affect solar PV and wind turbine deployment?

Constraints on solar PV and wind turbine deployment due to land use and slope are based on the study of Wang et al. 4. Hourly data on surface solar radiation, surface air temperature, and wind speed at 100 m above the ground level are acquired from the ERA5 reanalysis 50, which has a spatial resolution of 0.25°.

What is interconnectability in offshore wind energy exploitation?

'Interconnectability' refers to the requirement that any proposed power plant must be located no farther than 10 kilometers from the existing transmission lines. Notably, offshore wind energy exploitation is confined to the exclusive economic zone.

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