Special framework for the spatial planning & the sustainable development of renewable energy sources

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 358-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.E. Baltas ◽  
A.N. Dervos
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development

scholarly journals Assessing the Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy Sources Relationship in EU Countries

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2323
Author(s):  
Bogdan Włodarczyk ◽  
Daniela Firoiu ◽  
George H. Ionescu ◽  
Florin Ghiocel ◽  
Marek Szturo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Member States ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Additional Support

In the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, by adopting the EU Renewable Energy Directive and the European Green Deal, the European Union aims at an extremely ambitious goal to become climate neutral by 2050. This goal involves a massive investment plan to support this initiative, but also to reduce disparities between Member States, in order to transform the Union into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the sustainable development and renewable energy sources relationship in EU countries from a new perspective. Based on Eurostat available data and with the help of hierarchical clustering analysis, the Member States were divided in 2019 into five clusters, highlighting the key characteristics of the selected variables. The results of this research revealed high-performing groups of countries, as well as countries that need increased attention and additional support to become more efficient in achieving their sustainable development goals and renewable energy source targets.

scholarly journals Solar energy and sustainable development

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M. Pavlovic ◽  
J.M. Radosavljevic ◽  
Z.T. Pavlovic ◽  
Lj.T. Kostic
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Agenda 21 ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
The World

In this paper attention is drawn to the energy consumption in the world solar energy, sustainable development, agenda 21 and the influence of the renewable energy sources and solar energy on the sustainable development.

scholarly journals Innovation-Investment Activity in the Development of Alternative Sources of Energy: The Factors of Influence

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (525) ◽  
pp. 144-151
Author(s):  
I. V. Honcharuk ◽  
◽  
O. M. Babyna ◽  
T. V. Yemchyk ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources

The article defines and systematizes the factors of innovation and investment activity in the development of alternative energy sources, followed by the separation of those groups of factors that have a dominant influence on the processes of ensuring innovation and investment activity in the development of alternative energy sources. The volumes of global investments in alternative energy sources are analyzed, in particular, it is determined that wind energy and biofuels have become the most investment attractive to foreign investors. It is identified that solar energy is characterized by rapid development and has the largest scale of construction of new capacities in Ukraine. The comparison of real indicators of renewable energy sources with the planned ones in accordance with the National Renewable Energy Action Plan until 2020 and the Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035 «Security, Energy Efficiency, Competitiveness» was carried out. It is determined that Ukraine, although it lags behind the global pace of implementation of the use of renewable energy sources, still has a tendency to reduce the consumption of traditional fuels, in particular imported natural gas. It is substantiated that at the center of the multidimensional system of factors of innovation and investment development of alternative energy sources should be the purpose of satisfying the interests of each individual citizen as the driving force of the necessary reforms on the effective use of territorial resources, as well as to ensure the sustainable development of the country. It is emphasized that precisely the innovative nature of development should cover a comprehensive study of all factors that are part of the relevant field of scientific knowledge, the achievement of scientific and technological progress, efficient socio-economic and environmental technologies. The need to focus on finding solutions and substantiating the effectivity of the implementation of alternative energy of the entire accumulated human, production and technological potential is determined. It is emphasized that the effective and dynamic use of alternative energy sources for Ukraine is a strategically important task, the solution of which will reduce the anthropogenic load on the environment, as well as increase the number of jobs, financial revenues to budgets of all levels, which, in turn, will lead to the sustainable development of the region and the country as a whole.

scholarly journals Potential Impact of Renewable Energy on the Sustainable Development of Russian Arctic Territories

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3691
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Brazovskaia ◽  
Svetlana Gutman ◽  
Andrey Zaytsev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

In recent decades, there has been a positive trend in world politics in the field of promoting territories’ sustainable development. At the same time, one of the most relevant areas is to promote the transition to renewable energy sources (RES), which correspond to one of the UN’s goals—Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) “Ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy sources for all”. This article is devoted to the study of the renewable energy sources’ impact on the sustainable development of the Russian Arctic zone. The authors chose the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as an indicator reflecting the impact of RES on sustainable development, since this factor is one of the main factors for assessing trends in the activities of countries aimed at achieving progress on most of the Sustainable Development Goals of territories. The hypothesis of the relationship between the use of renewable energy sources and the achievement of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, one of the indicators of which is the level of CO2 emissions, was tested and confirmed. An econometric analysis of panel data for 15 countries that are actively implementing the concept of sustainable development, including decarbonizing policies, was carried out ,where the resulting indicator for achieving progress on the SDG was the amount of CO2 emissions. The factors influencing the resulting variable were indicators selected based on a review of existing models, as well as indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals’ achievement. Using an econometric analysis of interdependence, the indicators of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals that are more likely to have an impact on the level of CO2 emissions were identified. These are electricity consumption, the share of renewable energy sources in the energy balance, the average per capita income of the population, and carbon intensity. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that renewable energy sources are a factor contributing to the achievement of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The results obtained are also applicable to the Arctic region, since all countries that have territories in the Arctic zone adhere to the policy of decarbonization and try to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Policy and Renewable Energy in Poland

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2244
Author(s):  
Maciej Serowaniec
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Legal Nature ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Stability

(1) Background: This article aims to answer the question of whether the Republic of Poland, by stipulating in the Constitution of 1997 the principle of sustainable development and ecological security, has created favourable conditions for the development of renewable energy. (2) Methods: The research is conducted using descriptive methods and—due to the legal nature of the publication and the crucial role played by the dogmatic method—it consists of the interpretation of legal acts and court decisions. (3) Results: Over the last few years, state authorities have introduced a number of regulatory and legal mechanisms to increase the stability of the operation of renewable energy sources, including the development of biomass or geothermal energy, as well as the development of energy clusters and cooperatives. This article characterises specific solutions and assesses their effectiveness. (4) Conclusions: The state authorities should take further specific actions aimed at achieving the sustainable development of the renewable energy sector in Poland. These actions should be primarily aimed at the use of huge resources of renewable energy sources, saving the consumption of energy resources, reducing the demand for final energy, gradually converting electricity production from coal to renewable energy sources (RES), and moving away from fossil fuels for heat production in favour of RES.

scholarly journals ON SYNERGIES AND CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (2016-2030) AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR EDUCATION OF AND BY SUSTAINABILITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-193
Author(s):  
Janos Mika ◽  
Andrea Farkas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

In September 2015 the United Nations (UN) accepted the Sustainable Development Goals (2016-2030) for mankind, including 17 Goals and 169 detailed Targets. Sustainability is understood in the wider sense by the document, considering society and economy not just as conditions for environmental sustainability, but as equally important pillar of the „building of sustainability”. Fulfilment of these goals and targets needs active participation of present and future generations, hence education of these tasks is inevitable. The aim of the research is to specify those goals and detailed targets in which renewable energy sources are involved. The latter is just one aspect for bringing the whole complex closer to the adults and youngsters to educate. This topic, however, is characterised by three features that make this aspect appealing: renewable energies are (i) fast developing, (ii) future oriented by saving the environment and (iii) they represent relatively new pieces of knowledge, so contemporary information should not fight with older learning. Before turning to these goals and targets, a reasonable classification of the 17 goals, listed without any systematic order in the UN document, is provided. The presented classification of the goals recommends the following groups: (i) Primary needs of humans (Goals 2, 3, 6 and 7) (ii) Equality between humans (1, 4, 5 and 10), (iii) Efficient, sustainable production (8, 9, 12 and 13), (iv) Landscapes in danger (11, 14 and 15) and (v) Worldwide cooperation (16, 17). From these Goals, No. 7 (affordable and clean energy) and No 13 (climate action) are in full synergy with the aim of extended renewable energy utilisation, but No 2 (zero hunger) might be in contradiction with extensive land use for bio-energy. If consumption of timber for bio-energy continues to be intense than No. 15 (life on land) may also contradict to other goals of sustainable development. Six further targets are identified as related to renewable energies without relatedness of the complete goals. So, we may consider 14 targets belonging to 9 goals to be related to energy sources. The recommended classification of the goals and quotations of the energy-relevant targets are illustrated by some world-wide and Hungarian indicators. Being acquainted with these objectives is useful for all youngsters, presented at their level of knowledge, and it provides a good basis to refresh one’s activity expressed in the environmental education. Keywords: climate change, environmental education, renewable energy, sustainable development.

scholarly journals Potential Renewable Energy Aiming at the Sustainable Development in Vietnam

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 112-118
Author(s):  
Van Huong Dong
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Energy Exploitation

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas meet most of the energy needs of people, but fossil fuels are unsustainable. The use of fossil fuels is one of the main causes of climate change and it has a serious impact on human health. In addition, these fuels are depleting, so the research and use of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal or biomass is a necessity. In this paper, we mention some of the main reasons for promoting the development of renewable energy, the potential and the reality of renewable energy exploitation in Vietnam. In addition, we also outline the main reasons that hinder the development and exploitation of renewable energy sources in Vietnam.

scholarly journals SIGNIFICANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol XXI (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Klepacka
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Gradual Process ◽  
Fast Development

Sustainable energy development implies an effective use of economic, human, technological, and renewable and non-renewable natural resources. The gradual process of natural environment degradation and the inevitable exhaustion of natural fossil fuel deposits force the search for alternatives. A comparison of alternative opportunities to generate energy allows to identify their advantages and drawbacks. The article attempts a systematic review of factors ‘in favour of’ and ‘against’ the use of renewable energy sources (RES) in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. The study applies descriptive methods, including comparisons. CSO and ERO were the sources of data for 1988- 2018. According to the sustainable development principles, investments in renewable energy need to be widely promoted and supported by the state, especially in rural areas. The attempt to systematise factors contributing to the use of renewable energy resulted in identification of: the importance of economic circumstances and the traditional approach to the energy sector; the need to protect the natural environment by the reduction of pollution and mitigation of the greenhouse effect; the need for continuing education of the society on the implementation and fast development of technology and the desire to enhance self-reliance and independence in energy supply with the special consideration of rural areas.

THE ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN REGIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
Branko Blazevic
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Geothermal Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
Regional Sustainable Development

In this paper, the author focuses on the fundamental hypothesis that the adoption of a concept of regional sustainable development and the use of renewable energy sources are preconditions to organising an acceptable regional tourism offering based on an eco-philosophy The renewable development of tourism regions is the basic framework for research regarding opportunities for introducing renewable energy sources such as hydro energy, wind power, solar energy, geothermal energy, and biomass energy. The purpose of this paper is to indicate the real opportunities that exist for substituting conventional energy sources with renewable ones and the role of renewables in regional development from economic, environmental and sociological viewpoints. It should also be noted that renewable energy sources have a strong regional importance and can contribute significantly to local employment.

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