Global options for short-range alternative energy strategies

José Goldemberg

Energy, 1979, vol. 4, issue 5, 733-744

Abstract: A discussion is presented on the possibilities of supplying the energy needs of the world and particularly of the developing countries on the basis of renewable resources: hydro power and biomass. Hydro power is found to be underused in many parts of the developing countries and, up to the end of the century at least, 25 quads per year could be produced from this source. In addition, the unused annual increment of present-day forests could supply at least another 100 quads/year in developing countries. In industrialized countries only conservation can have a significant impact as an alternative strategy.

Date: 1979
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(79)90007-0

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