A solar fuel is a synthetic chemical produced from solar energy. Solar fuels can be produced through photochemical (i.e. activation of certain chemical reactions by ), photobiological (i.e., ), and reactions (i.e. using the electricity from solar panels to drive a ). Solar fuels can also be produced by reactions (i.e., through the use of solar hea.
[pdf] Global energy demand is projected to grow between 11 percent (in the Continued Momentum scenario) and 18 percent (in the Slow Evolution scenario) by 2050. Most of this growth will come from emerging economies, where growing populations and a strengthening middle class will result in higher energy demand.
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