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Efficient use of land to meet sustainable energy needs

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  • Rebecca R. Hernandez

    (Carnegie Institution for Science
    Stanford University)

  • Madison K. Hoffacker

    (Carnegie Institution for Science
    Stanford University)

  • Christopher B. Field

    (Carnegie Institution for Science
    Stanford University)

Abstract

An analysis shows that generation of solar power within the existing built environment could easily meet California’s current energy demand.

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  • Rebecca R. Hernandez & Madison K. Hoffacker & Christopher B. Field, 2015. "Efficient use of land to meet sustainable energy needs," Nature Climate Change, Nature, vol. 5(4), pages 353-358, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcli:v:5:y:2015:i:4:d:10.1038_nclimate2556
    DOI: 10.1038/nclimate2556
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