Alternate energy : assessment and implementation reference book

257 Pages·2.493 MB·English

by  James J Winebrake

Alternate Energy:
Assessment and Implementation
Reference Book
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Alternate Energy:
Assessment and Implementation
Reference Book
James J. Winebrake, Ph.D., Editor
THE FAIRMONT PRESS, INC. MARCEL DEKKER, INC.
Lilburn, Georgia New York and Basel
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Winebrake, James J.
Alternate energy : assessment and implementation reference book/
James J. Winebrake, editor
p. cm.
I. Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-88173-436-5 (print) ISBN 0-88173-437-3 (electronic)
1. Renewable energy sources--Handbooks, manuals, etc. I.
Winebrake, James J.
TJ807.4.A48 2003
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2003061562
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Introduction..................................................................................1
What is an Energy Roadmap?..............................................................1
Sustainable Energy Roadmap Drivers.................................................2
Purpose of Roadmaps ............................................................................5
The Roadmapping Process....................................................................6
Technology Roadmaps Used in This Book ......................................10
Chapter 2: Lighting Technology Roadmap................................................13
Introduction............................................................................................14
The Lighting Roadmap Development Process................................14
The Lighting Industry Vision..............................................................15
Barriers.....................................................................................................18
Strategies .................................................................................................22
Conclusion: Next Steps of the Lighting Roadmap.........................30
Appendix 2-1: Acknowledgements from the
Lighting Roadmap Document .....................................................31
Chapter 3: Commercial Buildings Technology Roadmap.......................35
Introduction............................................................................................35
The Commercial Building Technology Roadmap Process.............36
The Commercial Buildings Vision .....................................................38
Barriers.....................................................................................................45
Strategies .................................................................................................49
Next Steps...............................................................................................51
Appendix 3-1: Acknowledgements from the Commercial
Buildings Roadmap Document ...................................................52
Chapter 4: Residential Building Technology Roadmap ..........................55
Introduction............................................................................................56
The Roadmap Process ..........................................................................57
State of the Industry.............................................................................58
Barriers.....................................................................................................60
Strategies .................................................................................................63
Next Steps...............................................................................................71
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Appendix 4-1: Acknowledgements from the Residential
Building Technology Roadmap Document...............................72
Appendix 4-2: Detailed Technical R&D Activities..........................74
Chapter 5: Windows Industry Technology Roadmap .............................87
Introduction............................................................................................88
The Windows Industry Roadmap: Vision Statement and
Roadmap Process ...........................................................................88
Barriers and Strategies to Overcome Them.....................................92
Mapping Research Needs and Strategies.........................................98
Conclusion: Next Steps of the Windows Roadmap.....................107
Chapter 6: Hydrogen Energy Technology Roadmap.............................111
Introduction..........................................................................................111
The Roadmap Process ........................................................................112
The Hydrogen System: A Status Report.........................................114
Hydrogen Production.........................................................................115
Hydrogen Delivery..............................................................................120
Hydrogen Storage................................................................................123
Hydrogen Conversion ........................................................................127
Hydrogen Applications......................................................................131
Conclusions...........................................................................................135
Chapter 7: Biomass Technology Roadmap ..............................................137
Introduction..........................................................................................137
The Roadmap Process ........................................................................138
Biomass Feedstock Production .........................................................140
Processing and Conversion ...............................................................146
Product Use and Distribution...........................................................155
Public Policy Measures ......................................................................157
Conclusions...........................................................................................163
Appendix 7-1: Biomass Research and Development
Technical Advisory Committee Members ...............................164
Appendix 7-2: Definitions and Terms from Original
Biomass Roadmap Document....................................................165
Chapter 8: Small Wind Power Energy Roadmap...................................171
Introduction..........................................................................................171
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The Small Wind Industry Vision......................................................172
State of the Small Wind Turbine Industry.....................................172
State of Small Wind Turbine Technology.......................................174
Technology Opportunities..................................................................176
Market Potential ..................................................................................178
Barriers to Market Development......................................................182
Goals and Actions to Remove Barriers...........................................188
Strategy..................................................................................................193
Conclusion ............................................................................................196
Chapter 9: Solar Electric Power Technology Roadmap ........................199
Introduction..........................................................................................199
The Market Potential for PV.............................................................202
Solar Electric Vision, Strategy, and Goals.......................................206
Barriers: Technical, Market, and Institutional................................209
Strategies to Overcome Barriers.......................................................216
Conclusions...........................................................................................220
Appendix 9-1: Participant List for Workshop on PV
Program Strategic Direction, July 14-15, 1997
(Golden, CO).................................................................................221
Appendix 9-2: Participant List for U.S. PV Industry
Technology Roadmap Workshop, June 23-25, 1999
(Chicago, IL)..................................................................................222
Appendix 9-3: Participant List for PV Roadmap
Conference, December 13-14, 2000 (Dallas, TX).....................223
Chapter 10: Conclusion—Learning from Roadmaps.............................225
Introduction..........................................................................................225
Differences in Roadmap Process and Content....................................
Roadmaps and Our Energy Future.................................................230
Conclusion ............................................................................................236
Appendix A—List of Photo Credits..........................................................239
Index................................................................................................................241
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