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Utilizing Alternative Energy Sources In France
Author(s) -
Magnien M.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.4440010107
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , wind power , distributed generation , electricity generation , renewable energy , solar power , solar energy , alternative energy , environmental science , geothermal energy , power (physics) , geothermal power , geothermal gradient , engineering , electrical engineering , physics , geology , geophysics , paleontology , quantum mechanics
The relative merits of various alternative‐energy sources are discussed with particular reference to their suitability in the French context. the case is presented for decentralized solar power as against centralized solar‐power production, and some test installations in France are described. the potential for geothermal power is examined, and it is shown that the resource is essentially nonrenewable. A history of wind generation in France is presented, and power extraction from the seas is discussed, with particular reference to the Rance tidal‐power scheme. While the public romance with alternative‐energy schemes is accepted, it is pointed out that this may only last for as long as their implementation is on a small scale.