Published 1978 | Version v1
Book

Alternative energy sources

Creators

  • 1. Open Univ., Milton Keynes (UK). Energy Research Group

Description

It is suggested that the development of alternative energy sources has made them more attractive than nuclear power, due to their characteristics, such as small scale and short lead times, moderate costs and minimal environmental impact. The objectives of energy policy are discussed in relation to forecasts of energy demand. Tables show (a) projected useful energy demands UK; (b) patterns of end-use of energy; (c) costs of heating fuels; (d) net present value of gas purchases; (e) useful-energy by end-use analysis; and (f) primary fuel summary 2025. The contributions of hydro, nuclear, waves, solar, oil, gas and coal are estimated to 2025. (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. 81-100.

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
10442137
Subject category
S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; COST; ECONOMICS; ENERGY POLICY; ENERGY SOURCES; ENVIRONMENT; FORECASTING; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; NUCLEAR POWER; PLANNING; POWER DEMAND; UNITED KINGDOM
Descriptors DEC
EUROPE; POWER