scholarly journals Growth impact of transition from non-renewable to renewable energy in the EU: The role of research and development expenditure

2020 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 1139-1145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Festus Fatai Adedoyin ◽  
Festus Victor Bekun ◽  
Andrew Adewale Alola
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Development Expenditure ◽  
The Eu

Ecological features of the use of renewable energy in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
ALEXANDER BUCHNEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Eu

The article discusses the environmental features of the active use of renewable energy and its impact on the decarbonization process on the example of the EU countries to achieve sustainable development goals. The materials consider the comparative assessment of environmental impacts of renewable and nuclear energy in the context of assessing the carbon footprint of these types of energy, comparative analysis of harmful substances over the life cycle of an electric power generator, and the possibility of referring nuclear energy to renewable energy sources. The article discusses the stimulating role of the EU Taxonomy regulatory document, which was specially developed in the European Union. The document is part of the state regulatory policy in the conjugate development of renewable and non-renewable energy; the paper provides active support to subjects of innovation and investment activities, demonstrating the best performance in their segment or industry in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, and does not prevent the development and implementation of new low-carbon alternatives, including based on ESG. Particular attention is paid to the disposal of end-of-life equipment, including such promising areas as solvolysis technology. The author offers a number of recommendations for further improvement in this area of activity. The article shows the role of environmental costs in the tariffs for electricity production from different types of primary energy sources. The author examines the contribution of national economies of countries outside the European Union that have stabilized and reduced carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale.

Higher education as factor for economic development: Lithuanian case

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Jadvyga Ciburiene ◽  
Dalia Bernatonyte ◽  
Zaneta Simanaviciene ◽  
Grazina Startiene
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Development Economic ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Development Expenditure ◽  
The Eu

Authors of the article aim to show what role higher education play in economic development. They argue that modernization and transformation of the economy mostly depend on knowledge-based economy. Smart, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth are based and strongly related to higher education. When analyzing higher education, the share of the population with tertiary education (in the total population aged 15–64 years) was chosen to study. For the evaluation of these relations in Lithuania and the EU-28 the period of 2005–2013 was analyzed, and the year 2005 was chosen as the base year. The research results and calculated Pearson correlation coefficient revealed that the share of the population with tertiary education (in the total population aged 15–64 years) has a significant impact on the share of human resources in science and technology, research and development expenditure and real adjusted gross disposable income of households per capita in Lithuania and most other countries of the EU-28.. Keywords: Economic development, economic modernization, higher education, research and development expenditure;

scholarly journals ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR IN SPECIFIC EUROPEAN UNION STATES, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON POLAND

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirosław BICZKOWSKI ◽  
Aleksandra JEZIERSKA-THOLE ◽  
Anna DUBOWNIK
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Eu

At present, the energy from renewable sources is an important element of the sustainable development strategy of the European Union (strategy covering the period until 2020). The article presents the role of renewable energy in the structure of primary energy sources and total energy production. In order to evaluate the present-day role of the renewable energy sector, specific European Union states were analysed, with particular focus on Poland, the country whose results were juxtaposed with the average ratios established for the EU-28. A detailed analysis of the current facts was performed (also a forecast for the period running up to 2020 was made), where particular energy sources were distinguished in the renewable energy production structure. A special role among renewable energy sources was ascribed to solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, biogases and biofuels. The conclusions drawn from the research point out to the fact that the development of renewable energy in Poland is growing slowly but surely. In 2011, the share was at 9.5% and by 2015 it grew to 11.8%, with the target set for 2020 being at the level of 15.0%. The production of energy from renewable sources is improving (from 7.5 to 8.1 Mtoe). Nevertheless, the share of primary energy obtained from renewable energy sources in the total primary energy is less than half of the EU share. The data showcase that the projected aim is likely to be achieved; however, the few years to come should envisage some intensification of activities oriented to this goal. Biomass now enjoys the dominant role but its significance is gradually waning, which favours wind energy and biofuels. The projected directions of renewable energy development indicate that this sector is going to be a significant factor in implementing the sustainable development policy in the years to come.

scholarly journals The Role of Sequential Cropping and Biogasdoneright™ in Enhancing the Sustainability of Agricultural Systems in Europe

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2102
Author(s):  
Francesca Magnolo ◽  
Harmen Dekker ◽  
Mieke Decorte ◽  
Guido Bezzi ◽  
Lorella Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Agricultural Systems ◽  
Biomethane Potential ◽  
Agricultural Conservation ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Sequential Cropping ◽  
The Eu

Sequential cropping in the Biogasdoneright™ (BDR™) system in Italy has recently gained attention to combine food and renewable energy production in a sustainable way, as well as for carbon sequestration. However, little is known on the potential to expand the practice in other regions of Europe. In this paper, sequential crop calendars were developed for different EU climate regions, and the EU biomethane potential of the anaerobic digestion (AD) of sequential crops was estimated for a Conservative_Scenario and a Maximum_Scenario, assuming different percentages of primary crop land dedicated to the practice and biogas yields. A total EU biomethane potential of 46 bcm/yr and 185 bcm/yr was estimated from the AD of sequential crops in the two scenarios, respectively, and the Continental region registered the highest potential compared to the other regions. The additional benefits of the combination of sequential cropping with other agricultural conservation practices and digestate use included in BDR™ systems were also discussed. In conclusion, the paper shows that with appropriate innovations in crop management, sequential cropping could be applied in different agroclimatic regions of Europe, contributing to climate and renewable energy targets.

scholarly journals Kihívások és lehetőségek a hazai megújuló energiaszektorban (Challenges and possibilities in the Hungarian renewable sector)

2013 ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Bea Fodor
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Power ◽  
To Come ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation ◽  
Plant Capacity ◽  
The Eu

A megújuló energiatermelés szerepének erősödését figyelhetjük meg az utóbbi években, évtizedekben. A zöldenergiák iránti igényt három fő motivátorcsoporttal lehet indokolni: ellátásbiztonság növelése, környezetvédelem és gazdaságélénkítés. Ezek a szempontok együttesen a fenntartható fejlődést szolgálják, és egyre inkább előtérbe kerülnek mind az EU, mind pedig hazánk szintjén. Magyarország 2010 végén az EU által előírt, 2020-ra elérendő 13%-os megújuló energiaarányt meghaladó, 14,65%-os vállalást tett a Nemzeti Cselekvési Tervben, ezzel is kifejezve elköteleződését a zöldenergiák ösztönzése felé. A jelenlegi kapacitások több mint megkétszerezését igénylő cél a hazai megújuló energiaszektor számára érdemi lehetőségeket jelent, de ezek megvalósításához szükség lenne az ígért új zöldenergia-támogatási rendszer, mielőbbi életbe lépésére. ____ The role of the renewable energy generation is getting even bigger and bigger in the last years, decades. The demand for the green energy has three main motivators: energy security, protecting the environment and fostering innovation. These goals serve the conception of sustainable development, and their function is increasingly highlighted in the EU and in Hungary as well. The EU has prescribed Hungary to reach a 13% share of renewable energy sources in 2020, but in the Hungarian national renewable action plan we have aimed to top the EU request, and to reach a 14,65% in the renewable proportion. This shows that our country is committed to inspire the renewables. In order to reach this goal, Hungary has to more than double its green power plant capacity, which means great possibilities in the sector; but at the same time means challenges as well, because the new renewable promoting system needs to come into force as soon as possible.

scholarly journals Response of the EU Member States to Climate Change in the Context of EU Policy and Strategy

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zofia Wysokińska
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Policy And Strategy ◽  
Energy Indicators ◽  
The Eu

The aim of this paper is to present selected results achieved by the Member States of the EU in the context of the recent global and European strategies oriented toward enhancement of the role of renewable energy sources and on mitigation of negative climate changes in the Earth. Special attention has been paid to those countries that have approached or already reached, in the year 2012, a share of renewable energy indicators at a percentage level higher than the required 20%.

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