Renewables for Power Generation Status and Prospects - 2003 Edition

Producing electricity from renewable energy sources has undeniable appeal, both for environmental reasons and for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. This book assesses the outlook for six leading renewable energy technologies: small hydro power, solar photovoltaic, concentrating solar power, b...

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Main Author Development, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Paris OECD Publishing 01.12.2003
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
Edition1
Subjects
Energy
Renewable energy sources
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Summary:Producing electricity from renewable energy sources has undeniable appeal, both for environmental reasons and for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. This book assesses the outlook for six leading renewable energy technologies: small hydro power, solar photovoltaic, concentrating solar power, bio power, geothermal power and wind power. It provides an update on current costs and analyses what future costs might be under different market scenarios. It also identifies key areas for further research and development.
ISBN:9264019189
9789264019188
DOI:10.1787/9789264019195-en