Wind energy in the Alps
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© ÖAV Fachabteilung Raumplanung-Naturschutz, Fotomontage: P. Bonato, Fachabt. Raumpl.-Naturschutz
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For some time now concerns about global warming and all its consequences, due mainly to the CO2 emissions released by the burning of fossil energy forms, have cleared the way for a rethink on fossil fuels.
The economic backdrop is also changing. Up until now, renewable energies had little chance of success as long as oil prices were falling. Now, however, renewable energies are becoming less expensive. Leading the way in matters of cost-effectiveness is wind energy. Meanwhile the price of crude oil has reached new highs, and the trend is upwards. Aside from the depletion of natural resources, oil cannot be relied on in future.
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News
2006-09-21
The Alps should become a model climate region
2003-09-25
Alpine wind farms: blessing or curse?
Publications
Year of publication:
2004
Renewable Energies
Year of publication:
2001
Renewable energies: success stories
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1997
Energy: Project 'rotori doe spinta' - screw rotor thrust
Links
European Commission: Global Overview of Renewable Energy Sources
European Wind Energy Association
German Wind Energy Institute
REISI - Renewable Energy Information System
Wind Energy Research Grouop, International Economic Platform for Renewable Energies
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