The spatial extent of renewable and non-renewable power generation: A review and meta-analysis of power densities and their application in the U.S.

@article{Zalk2018TheSE,
  title={The spatial extent of renewable and non-renewable power generation: A review and meta-analysis of power densities and their application in the U.S.},
  author={John van Zalk and Paul Behrens},
  journal={Energy Policy},
  year={2018}
}
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