Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Supply for the G-7 Countries, with Emphasis on Germany /

This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced economies (the G-7 plus Spain), with focus on Germany. Renewables production costs are compared to benefits, defined as reductions in net carbon emissions; technological innovation,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Strand, Jon
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2007.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2007/299
Online Access:Full text available on IMF