Switching to Renewable Power: A Framework for the 21st CenturyVolkmar Lauber Routledge, 2012 M05 16 - 286 pages Renewable energy has enjoyed relatively good - and sometimes extraordinary - growth in recent years, in particular photovoltaics and wind; but it will be difficult to sustain such rates of diffusion on a global basis. A more complete transition to renewable energy is required on a demanding timescale set by climate change and fossil fuel depletion. This book analyses strategies for promoting renewable energy within the context of a rapid energy transition, using case studies from different countries over the past 30 years. Having described the global context in detail, covering oil and gas depletion, climate change, third world development and the potential for renewable energy, the authors evaluate support mechanisms at national and international levels, offering readers a clear understanding of the regulatory framework and an opportunity to promote renewable energy effectively. This book offers energy policy makers, renewable energy professionals, energy consultants and students a platform for development and an invaluable research text. Contributing authors include: Jorg Schindler and Werner Zittel, Ludwig Bohlkow-Systemtechnik, Germany; Ian Rowlands, University of Waterloo, Canada; Giulio Volpi, WWF Europe; Kristian Hvitfelt Nielsen, Aarhus University, Denmark; Staffan Jacobsson, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden; Peter Connor, University of Warwick, UK; Ole Langniss, Centre of Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; Ryan Wiser, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US; David Elliott, The Open University, UK; and Frede Hvelplund, Aalborg University, Denmark |
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... coal, and later on to other fossil fuels. Oil became important in the 20th century, particularly in the second half of that century as far as Europe was concerned, and was soon paralleled by the rise ofnatural gas. Also at that time ...
... coal, and later on to other fossil fuels. Oil became important in the 20th century, particularly in the second half of that century as far as Europe was concerned, and was soon paralleled by the rise ofnatural gas. Also at that time ...
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... coal) 27 50+ Oil 8 76 Natural gas 16 40 Nuclear (uranium) 35 95 Renewable energy sources 15 near 0 Source: European Commission, 2000. What can Europe do to reduce its energy dependence, particularly in the electric power sector that is ...
... coal) 27 50+ Oil 8 76 Natural gas 16 40 Nuclear (uranium) 35 95 Renewable energy sources 15 near 0 Source: European Commission, 2000. What can Europe do to reduce its energy dependence, particularly in the electric power sector that is ...
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... Coal and gas are the main fossil fuels used in European power generation today. Their long term prospects have suffered a severe setback due to climate change. There is widespread scientific agreement on the basic facts. In ...
... Coal and gas are the main fossil fuels used in European power generation today. Their long term prospects have suffered a severe setback due to climate change. There is widespread scientific agreement on the basic facts. In ...
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... coal, and 3.2 Euro to the price of power from gas (Milborrow, 2005). This is not likely to pay for the full climate cost of those fuels – and the price is expected to rise later on – but it is a first step that will help to check ...
... coal, and 3.2 Euro to the price of power from gas (Milborrow, 2005). This is not likely to pay for the full climate cost of those fuels – and the price is expected to rise later on – but it is a first step that will help to check ...
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... coal, this publication (European Commission, 2004) shows figures ranging from a low of 2.4 Euro cents per kWh in Sweden to a high of 4–15 Euro cents in Belgium. For Germany, the figures were 3–6 Euro cents. The European Environmental ...
... coal, this publication (European Commission, 2004) shows figures ranging from a low of 2.4 Euro cents per kWh in Sweden to a high of 4–15 Euro cents in Belgium. For Germany, the figures were 3–6 Euro cents. The European Environmental ...
Contents
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Part 2
Policies to Deveop Renewable Electricity and its Generation Technologies | 98 |
Part 3
Evaluation of Policies and Approaches | 218 |
Index | 264 |
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