Renewables for Power Generation
Subtitle: Status and Prospects - 2003 Edition
By: International Energy Agency
Edition: 2003 Edition
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]:
Number of pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9789264019195
Subjects: Force and energy; Power (Mechanics); Power resources
Description: 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.
Table of contents: title: Forword; title: Acknowledgements; title: Executive Summary; title: 1. Introduction; title: 2. Small Hydropower; title: 3. Solar Photovoltaic Power; title: 4. Concentrating Solar Power; title: 5. Biopower; title: 6. Geothermal Power; title: 7. Wind Power; title: Abbvreviations and Glossary; title: Sources and Further Reading; title: Websites