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1 online resource |
| Summary |
"Argues that 100% coverage of the global energy needs by renewable technology is much more probable than previously thought; explains how energy efficiency technologies will be able to drastically reduce the energy consumption for the same quality of life; demonstrates that traditional energy technologies are not able to sustainably support the future energy requirements of a growing world population; and discusses the most relevant renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Analysis of Today's Energy Situation -- The Importance of Energy Efficiency Measures -- Overview of the Most Important Renewable Energy Technologies -- PV Market Development -- PV Value Chain and Technology -- The Astonishing Predictive Power of Price Experience Curves -- Future Technology Development -- Future Energy Projections : the 150 Peta-Watt-Hour Challenge -- Likelihood of and Timeline for a World Powered by 100% Renewable Energy -- Conclusion: The 100% Renewable Energy Puzzle. |
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Renewable energy sources.
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Renewable energy sources -- Economic aspects.
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Energy industries.
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Energy policy.
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Énergies renouvelables. |
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Industries énergétiques. |
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Politique énergétique. |
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Energy industries |
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Energy policy |
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Renewable energy sources |
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Renewable energy sources -- Economic aspects |
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Mechanical Engineering. |
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Engineering & Applied Sciences. |
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Mechanical Engineering - General. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Hoffmann, Winfried (Physicist). Economic competitiveness of renewable energy. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014 9781118237908 (DLC) 2014013525 |
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1306772419 (electronic bk.) |
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9781306772419 (electronic bk.) |
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9781118939246 (electronic bk.) |
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1118939247 (electronic bk.) |
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9781118939253 (electronic bk.) |
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1118939255 (electronic bk.) |
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(hardback) |
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