Effects

The solution to the energy crisis is obvious: invest in viable, renewable energy. But the high cost and low efficiency of solar technology has held back its large-scale implementation.

Facts about energy production

1. Global energy consumption is estimated to rise by 56% by 2040. (US Energy Information Administration, 2013)

2. Enough sunlight reaches the earth's surface each minute to satisfy the world's energy demands for an entire year.

Applications

Transportation

The 3-D Solar Carbon Nanotube Array can be implemented on all craft because it's lightweight, produces more power in the same amount of area, and is more durable than its predecessor. This makes solar power viable for all modes of ground, space, and air transport.

Commercial/Residential Energy

New generation solar farms can store surplus energy from day production for night consumption. Home and business owners themselves can produce their own energy, reducing the burden on the power grid.

Personal Devices

Because these arrays can produce more power in a smaller area, they can be implemented on small devices that will rarely need to be recharged by wire. The overall slimness and sturdiness of the solution reduces weight and provides protection for the device.