1. Russia Middle East China South-East Asia North America Europe
Energy needs
oil and gas based economy
China South-East Asia
Energy needs
coal resources, strongly growing economy
North America
Energy needs
big country, used to mobility
Europe
Energy needs
strong in engineering, envioronmental protection & health
Africa South America
Energy needs
biomass burning, interest in tourism & export
Home affairs
Public satisfaction
Inner stability
Guarantee for the provision of general needs
Economy
Affordable energy for industry and commerce
Guarantee of economic growth
Keep companies in the country
Foreign affairs
Outer security
Dialogue with partner countries
Economic independence from insecure regions
Family & Education
Good living conditions for children
Education for sustainable development
Research
Investment in new technologies
Competitiveness in future markets
Car industry
large employment sector
fuel alternatives expensive
gives economic stability
high risk of migration to other countries
Trade company
exotic goods are popular
high mobility and long transport required
acceleration in develop- ment and consumption
Metal industry
high needs in energy
renewables too expensive
strong competition with other countries
Renewables
Investments for further research needed
Tax advantages for pilot phase
EcoBalance calculation needed
Tourism
Large employment sector
Economic chance for developing countries
intercultural exchange
mobility and exotic trips are customer preferences

2. Wind Power Bio Fuels Gas & Oil Nuclear Power Solar Power Anti- nuclear
45 – 150 $ / MWh
Electricity-Generating Costs
Wind Power
medium-term competitive
spacial barrier
unlimited resources
40 – 100 $ / MWh
Electricity-Generating Costs
Bio Fuels
medium-term competitive
limited cultivation land
regrowing resources
40 – 65 $ / MWh
Electricity-Generating Costs
Gas & Oil
relatively low cost
mid term availability
emission problems
30 – 50 $ / MWh
Electricity-Generating Costs
Nuclear Power
mid / long term availability
persistent waste
low cost
200 – 300 $ / MWh
Electricity-Generating Costs
Solar Power
still very expensive
improvements required
unlimited resources
Anti- nuclear
Free trade, old power
plants and terrorism imply
high dangers
Waste problem not solved
Burden for next generation
Pro-
Sun
Invest in photovoltaics
Save power and pay more for it
Higher tax on fossil fuels and tax on aircraft fuel
Anti- fossil
Avoid greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, methane)
Keep remaining resources for next generations
Avoid pollution through leakage and oil loss at sea
Pro- Bio
Increase rape oil production and reforestation
Promote local ecological agronomy and short transportation distances
Sustai- nable
Invest in new technologies in developing countries
Promote local markets and trade instead of large export and tourism
Commuter
House in the countryside
long way to workplace
bad public transport
cheap fuel needed
high heating demands
Ecological
Buys organic food and
goods
energy saving in household and transport
Low income
Can only afford goods
from low salary countries
Ecobalance consideration increases household costs
Traveller
Interest in travel and other cultures
Prefers high mobility and freedom
Several holidays per year
Upper class
Renewables and eco- products are affordable
Require luxury goods (large house, car, pool, sauna, ... )