Published 1978
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Alternative energy sources
Description
Various possible energy sources are reviewed, with special reference to their use for the generation of electricity in the UK. The economics and environmental aspects of some of the most popular suggestions are examined. Energy conservation through the insulation of houses is discussed. It is concluded that as part of the policy of keeping all options open the UK should proceed with the development and construction of a commercial fast reactor. (U.K.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Publisher
- Heinemann Educational Books.
- Imprint Place
- London
- ISBN
- 0 435 54770 4
- Imprint Title
- Nuclear or not. Choices for our energy future
- Journal Page Range
- p. 101-106.
Conference
- Title
- Royal Institution forum.
- Dates
- Oct 1977.
- Place
- London, UK.
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 10442151
- Subject category
- S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; ECONOMICS; ENERGY CONSERVATION; ENERGY POLICY; ENERGY SOURCES; ENVIRONMENT; FAST REACTORS; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; NUCLEAR POWER; PLANNING; UNITED KINGDOM
- Descriptors DEC
- EPITHERMAL REACTORS; EUROPE; POWER; REACTORS