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Renewable Energy in Europe - Markets, Trends and Technologies

English · Paperback / Softback

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First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

List of contents










Preface
Authors and acknowledgements
Integration of RES
RES Heating and cooling
Solar Thermal
Biomass
Geothermal
RES electricity
Wind
PV
Concentrated Solar Power
Bioenergy
Small Hydropower
Ocean and Marine
Geothermal
Biofuels
Bioethanol
Biodiesel
Appendix A
Glossary
Physical Units and Conversion Factors
Bibliography


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The European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) is the umbrella organisation of the European renewable energy industry, trade and research associations active in the sectors of bioenergy, geothermal, ocean, small hydropower, solar electricity, solar thermal and wind energy. EREC represents thus 45 billion ¿ turnover and provides jobs to around 450.000 people!
The book has been compiled by EREC in close collaboration with its members:
' AEBIOM (European Biomass Association)
' EBB (European Biodiesel Board)
' eBIO (European Bioethanol Fuel Association)
' EGEC (European Geothermal Energy Council)
' EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association)
' ESHA (European Small Hydropower Association)
' EREF (European Renewable Energies Federation)
' ESTELA (European Solar Thermal Electricity Association)
' ESTIF (European Solar Thermal Industry Federation)
' EUBIA (European Biomass Industry Association)
' EU-OEA (European Ocean Energy Association)
' EUREC Agency (European Association of Renewable Energy Research Centers)
' EWEA (European Wind Energy Association)


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
' 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.

Product details

Authors European Renewable Energy Council
Assisted by European Renewable Energy Council (Editor), European Renewable Energy Council (Editor)
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 21.12.2015
 
EAN 9781138985148
ISBN 978-1-138-98514-8
No. of pages 288
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering
Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches

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