Renewable Energy

This book presents a comprehensive review of renewable energy from world authorities in the field. It provides detailed, thematic coverage, including policy recommendations and best practice examples. From technology to financing issues, "Renewable Energy" offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of the determining factors that drive worldwide dissemination of renewable energy technologies. With a clear emphasis on policy and action, contributions from internationally-renowned experts combine to form a holistic picture on the current status, impacts and future potential of renewable energy. Addressing the situation in both developing and developed countries, each chapter reviews in detail a different issue, thereby presenting extensive information on social, environmental, political, economic and technological aspects.