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Title: Solar energy in Australia: a profile of renewable energy activity in its national context

Abstract

The following topics are included: country overview; energy summary; geopolitical, economic, and cultural aspects of Australia; the energy profile; and international agreements, contacts, manufacturers, and projects. (MHR)

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Research Org.:
Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
5287440
Report Number(s):
SERI/SP-763-717
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-77CH00178
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; AUSTRALIA; SOLAR ENERGY; ECONOMICS; ENERGY DEMAND; ENERGY SOURCES; ENERGY SUPPLIES; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; MANUFACTURERS; AUSTRALASIA; COOPERATION; DEMAND; ENERGY; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; 140000* - Solar Energy; 299001 - Energy Planning & Policy- Solar- (1989-)

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Case, G.L. Solar energy in Australia: a profile of renewable energy activity in its national context. United States: N. p., 1980. Web. doi:10.2172/5287440.
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