Conclusion
zRenewable energy offers a long-term approach to the World’s energy needs
zEconomics drives the energy selection process and short-term (first cost) thinking leads to disregard of long-term, overall cost
zIncreasing oil, gas, and coal prices will ensure that the transition to renewable energy occurs
zOffshore and shoreline wind energy plants offer a logical approach to part of future energy supplies
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