Book 09 2008
| Renewable Energy Technologies: wind, mini-hydro,thermal, photovoltaic biomass and waste. Survey of Appropriate Technologies and Perspectives for Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| Graziano Bertogli, Alfonso Avila-Merino, Enrico Bocci, Vincenzo Naso, Rosella Rotella | |
| 26 September 2008 | |
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Abstract
This report aims to be a comprehensive source of information and reference on the topic of renewable energy for the use of decision-makers in developing countries, particularly in Latin America. It highlights the following aspects in relation to renewable energy: 1. the current outlook for the Latin American countries 2. the state-of-the-art of the different generation of technologies for sustainable energy production 3. mapping of RET in Latin America 4. specific analysis of biofuels in Africa, perspectives, scenarios and shortcomings 5. the policy and regulatory frameworks affecting the promotion of RES, financing mechanisms and TT processes 6. advantages and risks This report represents the efforts of scientists, technologists, policy-makers, and specialists in different international organisations, including UNIDO, ICS, UNDP, FAO and IEA.