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It is well known that solar energy can be converted into heat or electrical energy and that these forms have value. It is also well known that the sun’s light energy can be used directly for illumination. However, the economic value of sunlight is not generally appreciated.
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Fraas, L.M. (2014). Infrared Photovoltaics (IR PV) for Combined Solar Lighting and Electricity for Buildings. In: Low-Cost Solar Electric Power. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07530-3_10
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