scholarly journals The potentional of renewable energy sources for greenhouse gases emissions reduction in Macedonia

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 717-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Dedinec ◽  
Natasa Markovska ◽  
Verica Taseska ◽  
Gligor Kanevce ◽  
Tome Bosevski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Candidate Country ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Reference Scenario ◽  
Cost Curve ◽  
The Eu

As European Union (EU) candidate country, Macedonia is in the process of adoption of the EU strategic energy policies, harmonization of the national legislation with the EU legislation and defining the respective national goals. In this regard, the government has recently adopted a National Strategy for Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), prepared by ICEIM-MANU. The main goal of this paper is to assess the potential for greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions reduction by implementation of 21%-RES-scenarios from the Strategy. The corresponding emissions reduction is calculated against the baseline (reference) scenario developed within the Second National Communication on Climate Change. Furthermore, all potential RES technologies are analyzed from economic aspect and combined in a form of emissions reduction cost curve, displaying the total marginal cost of the GHG emissions reduction by RES. Finally, on the bases of the environmental and economic effectiveness of the considered RES technologies, as well as taking into account the country specific barriers, the priority actions for GHG emissions reduction are identified.

TOURISM AS A PATHWAY FOR RES UTILISATION

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-290
Author(s):  
Biljana Kulišić ◽  
Margareta Zidar ◽  
Branka Jelavić ◽  
Julije Domac ◽  
Velimir Segon
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Export Sector ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Eu Energy Policy ◽  
The Eu

Tourism, due its property of being an “invisible export” sector, has a strong multiplier effect over the economy. Tourists boost demand for numerous goods and services, one of them being energy. Unfortunately, energy sources are scarce for most of the countries in the region. Thus, one could think of another solution to the excess demand for energy than import. Namely, for more than a decade, renewable energy sources are in the central focus of the EU energy policy with an aim to ensure security, price stability, availably and affordability of energy to its citizens together with reduction of GHG emissions and making the EU economy more competitive. Combining tourism with renewable energy sources utilisation helps reducing the spill over effect from energy import. In this paper, the cross-section analysis based on environmental determination of tourism and renewable energy sources potentials is performed in order to indicate a pathway for implementation of renewable energy sources utilisation in the tourism and hotel industry.

scholarly journals CLIMATE CHANGES AND RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dragana D. Milosavljević ◽  
Tomislav M. Pavlović ◽  
Dragoljub Lj. Mirjanić ◽  
Darko Divnić ◽  
Miroljub D. Grozdanović
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
New Jobs

This paper outlines the basic information on climate characteristics, emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and the observed climate changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Special attention was paid to the possibilities of using renewable energy sources (RES) and their impact on the environment. In addition, the paper describes three GHG emissions reduction scenarios by 2025 in BiH and gives some information about RES legislation and feed-in tariffs in BiH. The paper points out that in order to establish the ecological balance and sustainable development of mankind, it is necessary to make greater use of renewable energy sources, as well as that renewable energy contributes to the reduction of the GHG emissions, reduction of the fossil fuels use, development of local industries and creation of new jobs.

scholarly journals Changes in Energy Consumption in Agriculture in the EU Countries

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1570
Author(s):  
Tomasz Rokicki ◽  
Aleksandra Perkowska ◽  
Bogdan Klepacki ◽  
Piotr Bórawski ◽  
Aneta Bełdycka-Bórawska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
The Eu

The paper’s main purpose was to identify and present the current situation and changes in energy consumption in agriculture in the European Union (EU) countries. The specific objectives were the determination of the degree of concentration of energy consumption in agriculture in the EU countries, showing the directions of their changes, types of energy used, and changes in this respect, establishing the correlation between energy consumption and changes in the economic and agricultural situation in the EU countries. All member states of the European Union were deliberately selected for research on 31 December 2018 (28 countries). The research period covered the years 2005–2018. The sources of materials were the literature on the subject, and data from Eurostat. Descriptive, tabular, and graphical methods were used to analyze and present materials, dynamics indicators with a stable base, Gini concentration coefficient, concentration analysis using the Lorenz curve, coefficient of variation, Kendall’s tau correlation coefficient, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. A high concentration of energy consumption in agriculture was found in several EU countries, the largest in countries with the largest agricultural sector, i.e., France and Poland. There were practically no changes in the concentration level. Only in the case of renewable energy, a gradual decrease in concentration was visible. More and more countries developed technologies that allow the use of this type of energy. However, the EU countries differed in terms of the structure of the energy sources used. The majority of the basis was liquid fuels, while stable and gaseous fuels were abandoned in favor of electricity and renewable sources—according to which, in the EU countries, the research hypothesis was confirmed: a gradual diversification of energy sources used in agriculture, with a systematic increase in the importance of renewable energy sources. The second research hypothesis was also confirmed, according to which the increase in the consumption of renewable energy in agriculture is closely related to the economy’s parameters. The use of renewable energy is necessary and results from concern for the natural environment. Therefore, economic factors may have a smaller impact.

scholarly journals Modern Trends in the Development of Renewable Energy: the Experience of the EU and Leading Countries of the World

2020 ◽  
pp. 117-133
Author(s):  
L.Hr. Melnyk ◽  
O.N. Derykolenko ◽  
Yu.O. Mazin ◽  
O.I. Matsenko ◽  
V.S. Piven
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
The World ◽  
The Eu

Energy security and independence is one of the key points in sustainable development. In modern conditions of rapid growth and development of technologies, more and more attention is paid to finding practical solutions for environmentally friendly and inexpensive energy production. For a long time, scientists from various fields of scientific activity around the world have been engaged in the development and use of alternative energy sources. The share of renewable energy sources in the generation of electricity around the world is growing steadily, which indicates an increase in the use of energy obtained from alternative sources, such as, for example, wind and sun. These trends testify to the desire of consumers to abandon the use of fossil energy sources and nuclear power plants as much as possible in order to ensure further sister development. Under the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for electricity worldwide has decreased, however, as the study shows, this pandemic has not affected the development of renewable energy. The article analyzes modern trends in the development of renewable energy, taking into account the experience of the EU countries and leading countries of the world in this area. As a result, it was concluded that in modern conditions, to achieve sustainable development, transformation processes are needed in such an important area as energy. Various processes in the global economy, which contributed to the intensive development of alternative energy sources, served as a powerful impetus for such changes. Many countries have made significant progress in the development of renewable energy.

scholarly journals Produkcja energii elektrycznej ze źródeł odnawialnych w krajach Unii Europejskiej i w Polsce w kontekście koncepcji zrównoważonego rozwoju

2017 ◽  
Vol 17(32) (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Łukasz Kozar
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Local Data ◽  
Renewable Sources ◽  
Regional Aspect ◽  
The Eu

The article presents changes that occurred in the production of electricity from renewable energy sources in the EU-28 and in Poland in the years of 2010-2015. The analysis of the changes was based on the data from Eurostat and the Local Data Bank. Based on the indicator of the share of electricity generated from renewable sources in gross electricity consumption, Poland in the period under discussion, was characterized as one of the highest dynamics of change among all EU countries. In addition, the article analyzes the situation concerning the production of electricity in Poland in the regional aspect. From the taken analyzes, it is clear that in all voivodeships, apart from Małopolskie voivodeship, in 2015, more electricity was produced from renewable sources compared to 2010. In the period under discussion, the share of electricity production from renewable sources in total electricity production also increased by 99% in Poland.

THE SUPPORT FOR THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES UNDER THE ROP FOR THE MAZOWIECKIE VOIVODESHIP IN THE 2007-2013 PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
Vol XX (6) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Anna Agata Ciechomska
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Spatial Diversity ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Degree Structure ◽  
The Eu

The aim of the study was to assess the degree, structure and spatial diversity of absorption of Regional Operational Programme (ROP) resources of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship in the 2007-2013 perspective in the field of renewable energy. The study used data from the KSI SI MIK database of projects completed and settled in years 2007-2015, supplemented with data from official websites. In the years 2007-2015, there were 2,619 projects completed. Only 70 of them concerned energy (and the Holding Fund – JESSICA). The total value of the projects was PLN 412 200 982.40, which accounted for 3.7% of the value of all projects implemented under the ROP of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. Among these 70 projects, 16 did not concern renewable energy, but thermo-modernization of buildings, whereas in the next 23 projects, thermo-modernization was the main part of the project. The largest number of projects was carried out in the ciechanowski and warszawski wschodni subregions (10 each), and the least in the płocki subregion (2) and in the Warsaw Metropolitan City – 5. Solar investment was definitely the most popular. However, the analysis of the results indicates insufficient support for the RES sector in the context of the EU requirements.

scholarly journals The Policy of Renewable Energy Sources in the Function of the Environmental Protection in the EU

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-353
Author(s):  
Dejan Ž. Đorđević ◽  
Milan Veselinović
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Total Energy Balance ◽  
The Eu

AbstractThe policy of renewable energy sources has gained more importance over recent years. The European Union is facing serious challenges regarding greenhouse gas emissions and energy sustainability, followed by the supply security, import dependence and competitiveness as well as the effective implementation of the internal energy market. The energy policy of the European Union is the most effective response to the new situation the member states of the European Union are facing. The EU energy policy aims to cause a new industrial revolution and the growth of the economic energy efficiency with low emissions of carbon dioxide. In order to achieve this, targets have been set for the future. Among them is the increase in the share of production and consumption of renewable energy in the total energy balance.

scholarly journals Hiszpańskie i niemieckie osiągnięcia w rozwoju energetyki odnawialnej: aspekt prawny

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 415-430
Author(s):  
Leszek Karski
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
National Level ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Security Of Supply ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
European Union Enlargement ◽  
Polish Law ◽  
The Eu

Certainly, the renewable energy sector in Poland should be the beneficiary of the European Union enlargement. It results from both the energy policy and EU law. Poland should adopt national law to the EU requirements in the field of renewable energy sources. Polish legislators may rest on other countries' experiences in this subject. We especially should take into consideration Spanish and German measures. Spanish and German mechanisms of support for renewable energy sources at the national level are very interesting solutions. Those measures are intended to help to attain objectives such as meeting the commitments given on climate change, environmentally sustainable security of supply, and promotion of renewable energy sources. The article is an analysis of Spanish and German support systems in view of the modification of Polish law in the field of renewable energy sources.

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