The industrial revolution 200 years ago freed society from the limitations of bioenergy and brought tremendous growth but also huge environmental problems. Now, a new generation of modular technologies based on advanced materials enables efficient conversion of solar energy and carries the seeds of a new industrial revolution.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Björn A. Sandén (2008) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: