Environmental Particulars of Different Methods of Power Generation

Abstract

The environmental and economic efficiency of different energy sources – coal, gas, shale gas, oil, wind, sun, water, nuclei, and others – is examined. The environmental indices of different methods of power generation are presented, the contribution of different types of energy carriers to electricity production and their prospects are indicated, and the environmentally most acceptable energy sources for sustainable development are named. A comprehensive index of the environmental impact is proposed.