A review of solar energy for future world comprising of fundamental of photovoltaic technology world's energy scenario, driving forces and development trends, highlight of remarkable research work done in solar power generation, PV/T collectors, solar heaters, design improvements and sizing, materials for efficient light absorption to upgrade solar industry, and its potential applications and barriers to solar industry is presented briefly.
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