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Model documentation renewable fuels module of the National Energy Modeling System

2011

levelized cost to be competed against other similarly derived costs from other energy sources and technologies. The competition … of these energy sources over the NEMS time horizon determines the market penetration of these renewable energy …

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The true cost of renewables: An analytic response to the coal industry`s attack on renewable energy

Swezey, B.G.; Wan, Yih-huei - 2011

In April 1995, the Center for Energy and Economic Development (CEED), an umbrella organization of pro-coal interests, released a report entitled Energy Choices in a Competitive Era: The Role of Renewable and Traditional Energy Resources in America`s Electric Generation Mix. The report purports...

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A methodology to estimate security of supply in electricity generation: results for Germany until 2030 given a high level of intermittent electricity feed-in

Paulus, Moritz; Grave, Katharina; Lindenberger, Dietmar - 2011

sector. We especially consider the secured generation capacity of intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind … electricity supply in Germany can be assured until 2015. In the long term, the need for backup capacity for renewable energy … sources increases as well as the need for electricity imports. …

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Developing SA's solar water heater industry : identifying key success factors for future growth

Hardie, Mignon - 2011

The government has stated its intentions to increase the usage of solar water heating (SWH) through its National Solar Water Heater Programme (NSWHP). As described in the report, increased adoption of SWH would have a number of benefits for South Africa. Firstly, replacement of electric geysers...

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NECESSITY OF STATE REGULATION STABILITY OF FUEL AND ENERGY COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT

MOZGOVAYA E.S. - In: ВЕСТНИК САРАТОВСКОГО … (2011) 3, pp. 78-82

The author reveals the necessity of structural transformations for a fuel-energy complex caused by exhaustibility of natural fuel-energy resources. Necessity of state regulation in preparation of transition processes to alternative kinds of fuel is shown.

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PROMOTING RES AND RUE IN TRANSPORT POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Dionelis, Christos; Giaoutzi, Maria - In: Regional Science Inquiry III (2011) 1, pp. 43-58

Over the last decades tourism has grown enormously and travel distances have increased. Land occupied by tourism related activities is growing significantly, in certain areas, and this trend is expected to continue, at the expense of land previously used in other activities. According to the...

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People’s Perceptions on Renewable Energy Sources Penetration Prospects in the Khorezm Province, Uzbekistan

ESHCHANOV, Bahtiyor R.; STULTJES, Mona Grinwis Plaat; … - In: Journal of Knowledge Management, Economics and … 1 (2011) 7, pp. 26-26

Central Asian states. Nevertheless, the future diversification of energy sources is an inevitable process due to many reasons …; man-made climate change, the need for transition to reliable and secure energy sources and availability of a vast …

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Comparative performance of renewable and nonrenewable energy source on economic growth and CO2 emissions of Europe and Eurasian countries: A PVAR approach

Tiwari, Aviral Kumar - In: Economics Bulletin 31 (2011) 3, pp. 2356-2372

In the study, we analyzed the relative performance of RES and NRES on economic growth in European and Eurasian countries in a panel framework. The dynamics of these variables are also analyzed in relation to CO2 emissions. We used PVAR approach for analysis for the period 1965 to 2009 and find...

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Development Directions Of Polish Energy Policy

Słupik, Sylwia - In: Analele Stiintifice ale Universitatii "Alexandru Ioan … 58 (2011) november, pp. 477-495

The paper presents a strategic goals of Polish energy policy and its comparison with the European energy regulation. Polish power industry must cope with challenges of power policy of the EU. Especially with stricter emission requirements, implementation of EU rules, stricter competition on the...

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Italian consumers’ willingness to pay for renewable energy sources

Bigerna, Simona; Polinori, Paolo - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011

attain a 17% share in electricity production from renewable energy sources (RES) by 2020. To make investment in renewables …

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