The economic competitiveness of renewable energy : pathways to 100% global coverage / Winfried Hoffmann.

"Argues that 100% coverage of the global energy needs by renewable technology is much more probable than previously thought; explains how energy efficiency technologies will be able to drastically reduce the energy consumption for the same quality of life; demonstrates that traditional energy technologies are not able to sustainably support the future energy requirements of a growing world population; and discusses the most relevant renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Analysis of Today's Energy Situation -- The Importance of Energy Efficiency Measures -- Overview of the Most Important Renewable Energy Technologies -- PV Market Development -- PV Value Chain and Technology -- The Astonishing Predictive Power of Price Experience Curves -- Future Technology Development -- Future Energy Projections : the 150 Peta-Watt-Hour Challenge -- Likelihood of and Timeline for a World Powered by 100% Renewable Energy -- Conclusion: The 100% Renewable Energy Puzzle.