renewables for power generation technologies and prospects stefan nowak net ltd techno economic concepts facts figures 6 re market development costs hot topics conclusions overview basic common different aspects electricity spinning generator yes noyes no fuel hydro wind geothermal concentr solar ocean pv nuclear coal natural gas synthetic fuels biomass hydrogen cell international management inc technology und deployment industry cheaper better new products enlarge markets open segments greater sales mean higher demand use gives more feedback progresses through innovation r&d investment stimulation of the production results in quantity quality improvements result cost reductions efficiency increase enhanced applicability cycle driving forces renewable energies technological workplaces environmental added values customer requirements liberalisation energy societal developments political framework breakthrough or continuity there is but a continuous ie performance reliability enhancement applications reduction learning curve e m r g i n