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Appendix C ■ Comparison of Different
Power-Generation Methods 251
Cost and Emissions Comparisons for Different
Power-Generation Methods 252
Traditional Power Generation 252
Conventional, Renewable Power Generation 254
Worldwide Aspects of Hydroelectricity 255
Small-Scale Hydroelectric Plants 256
Comparison with Other Methods of Power Generation 260
Countries with the Most Hydroelectric Capacity 261
Worldwide Aspects of Wind Power 261
Distribution of Wind Speed and Grid Management 262
Offshore Windfarms 266
Countries with the Most Installed Wind Power Capacity 267
Top Wind States (North Dakota #1) 269
Small Scale Wind Power 271
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Worldwide Aspects of Solar Power 272
Solar Electricity 273
Photovoltaics 273
Countries with the Most Installed Photovoltaic Peak
Power Capacity 275
Concentrating Solar Power 276
Experimental Solar Power and Storage Methods 277
Appendix D ■ Worldwide Electricity Costs for
IT with Projections 281
U.S. Average Electricity Prices by State 282
Worldwide Electricity Prices for Industry by Country 284
Projections for Worldwide Clean Energy Cost
Comparisons 287
Glossary 289
Bibliography 301
Index 305