Power of the people: public awareness and involvement in renewable energy in Scotland : McLaughlin, J. and Smith, M. Refocus, 2002, (7–8), 26–29

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2003
• Weight: 198 KB
• Volume: 44
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0140-6701
• DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6701(03)81835-0

✦ Synopsis

Alternative energy sources (others, including development, economics)

Wind energy is one of the most attractive sources of renewable enerm (one reason being it is one of the most proven of all sustainable energy technologies, second only to hydropower). It is not surprising, therefore, that the number of on-and offshore wind farms is rising. Technology risks for new and unproven turbines, ground and/or sea conditions and inclement weather are still important considerations.