Purpose
These guidelines present a plan for the global replacement of fossil fuels entirely with solar energy. The variable nature
of this source is addressed by the electrolytic production
and storage of hydrogen with its use in fuel cells to provide
power for electric grids and in other sectors. Emphasis is
placed on replacing precious and scarce metals with
earth-abundant materials. Although several sections of the
guides, primarily tutorial appendices, contain technical
information, most of the World Solar Guide is presented for
non-technical readers.
Guidelines
Part 1: The Case for Solar Photovoltaic Energy (Download)
Part 2: An Analysis of Variable Solar Energy and Hydrogen Storage Requirements on a Global Scale (Download)
Part 3: Electrochemistry of Water Electrolyzers and Hydrogen Fuel Cells (Download)
Part 4: Critical Materials Limits and Research in Earth-Abundant Elements (Download)
Part 5: Alternative Methods for Hydrogen Production (Download​)
Part 6: Three Views of Hydrogen (Download)
Part 7: Requirements for Global Deployment (Download)
Part 8: Policies and Strategies for Solar Implementation (Download)
Part 9: Commercialization of Solar Panels, Electrolyzers, and Fuel Cells (Download)
Part 10: Summaries (Download)