Relative features of primary energy sources in view
of key factors related to decision-making

F = Energy source in favourable position
M = Energy source in medium/neutral position
D = Energy source in unfavourable position

Factors important for
decision-making		 Combustion-based
Coal Oil Gas Biomass Nuclear Hydro Wind Solar
Energy accessibility (related
to the direct costs of energy)		 F M M M F F D D
Energy availability (related
to the security/reliability
dimension)		 F M M M F F D D
Energy acceptability
(environmental externalities)		 D D M F F F F F