How can the European Union meet its binding 20% renewable energy target in final energy consumption by the year 2020? Which sources offer the best prospects for realizing this goal? These are the questions answered by this key book which analyses the current situation of renewable energy in Europe, examines the latest technological, financial and economic developments, and outlines ways in which the renewable energy market can be developed. The book is divided into sections examining the integration of renewable energy, electricity, heating and cooling as well as biofuels. All the main technologies are covered, with exploration of: benefits and applications; costs and prices; markets and installed capacity; policy instruments; key countries and success stories; and targets and long term potential. This will be essential reading for policy decision-makers at all levels and to all those involved in the development of the renewable energy industry."--Publisher's description.
Examining the current status, potential and trends in renewable energy sources, this book focuses on the technology, costs, industry characteristics and market development issues associated with each form of renewable energy.
Recoge: Vol. 1. 1.Introduction - 2.Renewable energy technology assessment - 3.Renewable energy in the European Community - 4.Renewable energy in Central and Eastern Europe - 5.Constraints and policy options - 6.Assessing ret penetration: teres methdology - 7.The potential for rets: teres results - 8.Conclusions and recommendations - Vol. 2. 1.Solar - 2.Wind - 3.Biomass - 4.Water - 5.Geothermal - Vol. 3. 1.European Community - 2.Central and Eastern Europe - Vol. 4. 1.Altrem - 2.Environmental impacts - 3.Principal references.
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