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Renewable energy or regenerative energy technologies attract an enormous attention today. New technologies, new projects and new energy stakeholder groups are emerging everywhere. Countries, regions and cities are competing about the top range in energy rankings. Where does this movement come from and which role can renewable energy technologies take in a given energy system?
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Eltrop, L. (2013). Renewable Energy: Resources and Technologies. In: Jenssen, T. (eds) Glances at Renewable and Sustainable Energy. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5137-1_2
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