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POSTnote. It was first published on Tuesday, 25 March 2014. It was last updated on Tuesday, 25 March 2014.


Renewable energy

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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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-32 
Subjects
Conservation Environment protection Energy Renewable energy Research
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk