The old paradigm of power generation and distribution is changing. After years of growth, the era of fossil fuels may be coming to an end. The rise in alternative sources like solar and wind power has led some countries to…
Publication date: 2010-04-27 First published in: Energy Policy Authors: J. Friedrichs Abstract: Peak oil theory predicts that oil production will soon start a terminal decline. Most authors imply that no adequate alternate resource and technology will be available to replace…
Publication date: 2007-07-07 First Published in: University of Liverpool Authors: James Young Abstract: The UK faces long-term challenges to the reliability of its energy supplies, arising from a combination of domestic resource depletion, subsequent dependence on eroding global raw fuel…