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The ability of renewable energy sources to supply global energy needs if not completely then to a significant degree has been amply demonstrated. What needs to happen now in order to make large-scale implementation possible? Special consideration is given to chances of commercialization of biofuels that provides a reasonable assessment of various techno-economical aspects of pilot-scale future energy production. The future for renewable energy examines each of the major renewable energy technologies. It provides a qualitative evaluation of achievements to date, which proposes for each chapter of this book detailed, realistic goals for a strong and coherent research, development and demonstration (R&D) policy, and maps out a path to a stronger market and more widespread deployment of renewable energy sources. The future for renewable energy will be regarded as a critical and authoritative source …