NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20240
Since 20230
Since 2020 (last 5 years)0
Since 2015 (last 10 years)0
Since 2005 (last 20 years)2
Source
Bulletin of Science,…2
Education Level
Audience
Location
China1
Germany1
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lauber, Volkmar; Mez, Lutz – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 2006
Of the large industrial countries, Germany is clearly leading with regard to new renewable energy sources, occupying first rank in terms of installed capacity for wind energy and second for photovoltaics. This is not because of an exceptional natural resource base but because of public policy in this area, despite the fact that this policy was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Policy, Energy, Political Issues
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Wallace, William; Wang, Zhongying – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 2006
China is the world's largest market for solar water heating systems, installing 13 million square meters of new systems in 2004, mostly in large cities. Municipal authorities, however, are sensitive to quality and visual impact issues created by this technology deployment. Therefore, there is currently a trend toward developing building integrated…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Heat, Technological Advancement, Urban Areas