The EROI concept that evaluates the amount of energy obtained from various sources is based upon the ratio of energy returned to energy invested to extract and maintain a particular energy source. the amount of heat produced by using a unit of the energy in question. the environmental damage likely to be caused by the extraction process. only the market price of the energy involved.

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The EROI concept that evaluates the amount of energy obtained from various sources
is based upon
the ratio of energy returned to energy invested to extract and maintain a particular energy
source.
the amount of heat produced by using a unit of the energy in question.
the environmental damage likely to be caused by the extraction process.
only the market price of the energy involved.
Transcribed Image Text:The EROI concept that evaluates the amount of energy obtained from various sources is based upon the ratio of energy returned to energy invested to extract and maintain a particular energy source. the amount of heat produced by using a unit of the energy in question. the environmental damage likely to be caused by the extraction process. only the market price of the energy involved.
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