MODERN ENERGY REVIEW
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1
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At a macro-level, Frank Wright reports on world wave and tidal markets through to 2015. The author notes that there is much work still to do to improve the reliability of structures and installation techniques, whilst developing robust supply chains. Only then can the sector truly excel in driving long- term investor confidence.
It is only space constraints that deny me the opportunity to highlight the many other fascinating contributions within this issue.
Modern Energy Review is always keen to hear from leading authorities wishing to discuss potential submissions and will give due consideration to all manuscripts received. Should you wish to discuss an article – or indeed have any comments or feedback regarding the journal – then I would be delighted to hear from you.
I hope that you find this issue to be both an enjoyable and informative read. Dear Readers
Welcome to Modern Energy Review, a journal dedicated to informing you of the latest trends, technological advances and policies across the global renewable energy spectrum.
In this issue – Volume 4 Issue 1 – Paul Lochner and colleagues contribute an article entitled ‘Challenges in Environmental Impact Assessments for Wind Energy Projects in South Africa’. The sector in South Africa is in an early phase of planning and development and in order to evaluate the sustainability of proposed projects within a national strategic context, the authors call for a more holistic and integrated review by relevant government departments.
Elsewhere, Tomas Matuska provides insight into the Czech solar thermal field. Despite 2010 regarded as ‘the year of the sun’, the author argues that the future of solar thermal support remains unclear. With the prompt ending of renewable heat investment against a backdrop of economic crisis, the short- to medium-term success of the sector will prove a barometer of political will.
Penelope Comans, Editor
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Editor’s Note
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