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● basic features: characteristics specific to the technology;
● costs: for the main applications as well as for system components and
project elements;
● industry: an overview of the structure of the industry and its major
stakeholders;
● market: figures and data concerning important segments and areas;
● environment: the environmental challenges and benefits related to the
technology.
Prospects
The section on prospects focuses on realised and realisable opportunities to
improve the performance of the technology. The section seeks to identify
major opportunities in the research and market fields to reduce costs,
increase performance and enhance applicability.
● cost reduction opportunities: focuses on technology development and
potential improvements;
● market opportunities: highlights promising market segments and
discusses issues favouring market growth.
Issues for Further Progress
Issues that affect the outlook for the technology, as well as strategies to
overcome them include:
● technical issues that comprise crucial aspects for further development of
the technology in order to increase performance and applicability, and to
reduce costs;
● non-technical issues that affect market potential, including environmental,
financial, legal or social issues.
Understanding both the renewable energy technologies and the interactions
considered here is a fundamental step to formulating effective policies. The
information provided in this study should help policy makers design
appropriate frameworks for these renewable technologies at their various
stages of progression from laboratory to widespread market use.
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