Impacts Environmental

Overview

All energy sources (fossil fuels as well as renewable energies) have some effect on our environment. Therefore it is important to understand the impacts liked to the prodution of power from renewable sources.

The type and intensity of environmental impacts varies depending on the specific technology used, the geographic location, and a number of other factors.

Technologies

Hydro

• Environment Assessment Related to Micro-hydro Power (MHP) Projects

Bioenergy

• Carbon Markets for Biogas Digesters

Wind

• Wind Energy - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Energy Use

Improved Cooking

• Facts on Cooking Energy - Cooking Energy and the Millennium Development Goals

Mobility

• The Environment and Safety: Adverse Effects of Transport Infrastructure

Cross Cutting Issues

Grid

• Environmental Aspects of Grid Interconnection

Further Information

• Impact Portal on energypedia