Renewable energy in Europe : markets, trends, and technologies / European Renewable Energy Council (EREC).

"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 Eu...

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Corporate Author: European Renewable Energy Council
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 272 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-261) and index.
ISBN:9781849775144
1849775141
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.