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Renewable sources of energy are receiving increasing attention as they emit less ‘greenhouse’ gases than fossil fuels and increase diversity and security of supply. Measures to encourage the development of ‘renewables’ are in place and are currently under review by both Government and Parliament.

This POSTnote considers the potential of renewable energy technologies and factors affecting their implementation.


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