Concept information

energy > energy type > primary energy

Preferred term

primary energy  

Definition

  • energy contained in fossil fuels, and renewable energy sources, not subject to any conversion or transformation process

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): energy contained in fossil fuels and renewable energy sources that has not been subject to any conversion or transformation process

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15266

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