Published 1978 | Version v1
Book

Alternative energy sources

Creators

  • 1. South of Scotland Electricity Board, Glasgow (UK)

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