1. Current situation

1.1 Use of fossil fuels

Our energy needs can be met from a variety of primary energy sources. The table 1 shows the current situation and foreseeable trends in energy consumption worldwide [BE 8 515] .

Thus, fossil fuels will continue to cover most of the world's energy demand (90% in 2020). What's more, although the share of nuclear fuels and hydropower will increase slightly in absolute terms, their contribution...

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(1) - World Energy Outlook 2000 - . International Energy Agency (2000).
(2) - HARDARSON (P.) - Conventional Renewable Energy Resources for Power Production in Competitive Market Environment. - 18th World Energy Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentine (2001)....