Observations cover the continents Africa and Europe, the Middle East and wide regions of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Results for the time period (1985-1986) are presented as coloured images and in the form of tables. To ensure the accuracy of these retrieved solar radiation fields at ground level, a comparison with all available ground based pyranometer measurements was made.

This book is based on third European Conference on Energy from Biomass held in Venice. It covers energy security, environmental aspects, relieving the overproduction in some agricultural sectors and creation of jobs in rural areas.