Title :
Green energy? Electricity in the 1990s
Author_Institution :
Thames Polytech., London, UK
fDate :
1/4/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
All conventional energy sources are now under attack from conservationists, and the changing ESI privatisation plans have cast a cloud over Britain´s nuclear future. The author discusses the state of fossil fuel power production in the UK and then discusses the alternatives including renewable energy sources. The possibilities of using wind energy and a Severn barrage are discussed. The effects on the environment of renewables is also discussed
Keywords :
electric power generation; energy resources; wind power; Severn barrage; fossil fuel power production; renewable energy sources; wind energy;
Journal_Title :
IEE Review
