Title :
An overview of the present status of national and international electric energy industry
Author :
Rifaat, Rasheek M.
Author_Institution :
Delta Catalytic Eng. & Construction Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
The paper discusses both Canadian national and international electric energy profiles. On the national scene, data accumulated over the past 30 years, is displayed and analyzed. The importance of both macro-analysis and micro-analysis of energy is emphasised. Social and environmental considerations and the partial inclusion of external costs are examined. On the international scene, the paper addressed the expected fast growth in electrical systems in developing countries and its necessities, requirements, and consequences
Keywords :
economics; electricity supply industry; energy resources; power systems; Canada; developing countries; electric energy industry; energy profiles; environmental considerations; external costs; macro-analysis; micro-analysis; power systems; social considerations; Construction industry; Economic forecasting; Economic indicators; Energy consumption; Environmental economics; Industrial economics; Layout; Mining industry; Power engineering and energy; Power generation economics;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1993. Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2416-1
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1993.332176
