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Power Density Primer : Understanding the Spatial Dimension of the Unfolding Transition to Renewable Electricity Generation ( Part I – Definitions )

@inproceedings{May2010PowerDP,
  title={Power Density Primer : Understanding the Spatial Dimension of the Unfolding Transition to Renewable Electricity Generation ( Part I – Definitions )},
  author={Vaclav Smil May},
  year={2010}
}
  • V. May
  • Published 2010
  • Engineering
[Editor’s note: This is Part I of a five-part series by Vaclav Smil that provides an essential basis for the understanding of energy transitions and use. Dr. Smil is widely considered to be one of the world's leading energy experts. His views deserve careful study and understanding as a basis for today's contentious energy policy debates. Good intentions or simply desired ends must square with energy reality, the basis of Smil's worldview.] 
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