scholarly journals RES Usage in the Context of Sustainable Energy Development: Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 01002
Author(s):  
Tatsiana Zoryna ◽  
Yauheniya Shershunovich
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Stock Level ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Harmful Emissions ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Economic Union

The authors have made a hypothesis that there are groups of the countries with a similar level of certain factors development (the level of economic development; the amount of harmful emissions in the atmosphere; the electrification level; the stock level of energy resources) for which application of a certain set of strategies within the concept of sustainable energy development is the most typical. To implement this hypothesis in this article the cluster analysis was carried out to allocate groups of the countries with the similar characteristics. The vertically integrated hierarchical structure of strategies was constructed. And the most typical strategies of sustainable energy development for 149 countries were revealed. By means of the discriminant analysis the most characteristic strategies of sustainable energy development for each cluster were defined. According to the research, for the EEU countries the most typical strategy in the power industry is use of RES. The analysis of renewable energy development in the EEU countries in 2000-2015 was carried out and the barriers and prospects of its further application in these countries were revealed.

Renewable Energy Development – Challenges for Bangladesh

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 421-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Tarik-ul-Islam ◽  
Sara Ferdousi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

In Bangladesh, annual per capita energy consumption is approximately 200 KgOE3, which is among the lowest in the world. Presently, 70% of the population does not have access to electricity in Bangladesh (GoB, 2004). The average system loss is 20.97% (GoB, 2006). The demand for power is estimated to increase 300 MW annually (GoB, 1996a). In contrast, concerns have been raised about the conventional energy production from fossil fuels that significantly contributes to environmental degradation at the local, regional and global levels. This situation calls for adoption of sustainable energy strategies that permeate every level of the economy and can provide rural dwellers with the services that they want and need. With this backdrop, Bangladesh has been experiencing a gradual shift towards exploring renewable energy resources as a means to fuel rural development in the off-grid areas. The country is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources. The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), with its mandate for sustainable rural development has embarked on a program for demonstration and transfer of renewable energy technologies in the off-grid rural areas. The project “Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE)‘ has been conceived within the overall framework of ‘Sustainable Environment Management Programme (SEMP)’ with financial support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This project has already completed a number of renewable energy installations demonstrating diversified community applications of these technologies for livelihood and socio-economic improvement of the people living in the remote off-grid villages. The lessons learned from these demonstration plants reveal that, with careful forward planning, renewable energy can provide far-reaching economic and social benefits to people living in remote rural areas in Bangladesh. The private sectors and NGOs (Non-government organizations) have started to take part in the process of renewable energy development with great promise and enthusiasm. However, the process encounters policy, institutional and technological barriers, which are critical for continued development in this sector.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility and the Renewable Energy Development in the Baltic States

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9860
Author(s):  
Wadim Strielkowski ◽  
Elena Tarkhanova ◽  
Natalia Baburina ◽  
Justas Streimikis
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Baltic States ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
The Baltic ◽  
Corporate Social

Recently, the approaches of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the renewable energy development have changed with the new global approach to sustainability. Today, CSR is an evolving and dominating business practice that integrates sustainable development into a company’s business model. The main focus of our paper is on the public relations of corporate social responsibility in renewable energy development. We show that a proper approach to public relations and resulting communication and dissemination of products and results should be sustained. This paper assesses the new pathways for executing public relations for CSR with relation to the renewable energy projects. The study analyses the impact of corporate social responsibility on energy companies, which are expected to make a positive contribution to the development of sustainable energy. We use both the overview of the theoretical concepts and literature as well as analyze the case of the “old” and “new” European Union Member countries represented by the Baltic States that yield many similarities but differ in their economic development to show the best practices of promoting CSR in sustainable energy development. Our results demonstrate that the implementation of corporate social responsibility can help to create more ethical and conscious sustainable companies and to build better relationships with the environmentally engaged citizens and loyal customers who are also concerned about the environment, health and well-being of their communities.

scholarly journals A local perspective on renewable energy development in the Russian Arctic

Elem Sci Anth ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daria Gritsenko ◽  
Hilma Salonen
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Security Risks ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Arctic Communities

Many Arctic communities are exposed to energy security risks. Remote settlements rely largely on diesel for energy production, which results in higher consumer prices, negative impacts on the environment and public health. In the past few years, pilot projects for switching remote villages from diesel-generated to wind- and solar-diesel hybrid power plants were realized across the Arctic. Renewable energy projects have a major potential to alleviate energy security risks, promote public health and better environment. Yet, renewable energy does not take hold easily in the Arctic region. Especially in Russia, significant subsidies for fossil fuel present a major disincentive, as well as perpetuate vested interests of national oil companies. Despite the Russian Arctic being a ‘hard case’ for renewables development, there has been both interest in and progress towards the uptake of renewable energy across the Russian Arctic regions. This article contributes to the ‘local turn’ in sustainable energy policy studies by exploring two intertwined questions: which factors contribute to renewable energy development in the Russian Arctic and how do these factors characterise differences between individual Arctic communities? Using a combination of exploratory factor analysis and correspondence analysis in application to the local level (municipal) data, we update the existing models of the factors contributing to renewable energy uptake and put forward four distinct community-level models that describe renewables uptake. We conclude by emphasizing the importance of the local perspective on sustainable energy as a key to explaining differences in observed policy outcomes.

Sustainable Renewable Energy Development in India Through Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar Singh ◽  
Bharat Raj Singh
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
The World

India has a vast supply of renewable energy resources, and it has one of the largest programs in the world for deploying renewable energy products and systems. Indeed, it is the only country in the world to have an exclusive ministry for renewable energy development, the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES). Since its formation, the Ministry has launched one of the world's largest and most ambitious programs on renewable energy. Based on various promotional efforts put in place by MNES, significant progress is being made in power generation from renewable energy sources. India emerged in 2008 as an aspiring producer of solar PV. Both National and State Governments announced new policies to support solar PV manufacturing in special economic zones, including capital investment subsidies of 20 percent. These policies led to USD 18 billion in new solar PV manufacturing investment plans or proposals by a large number of companies. We know where the non renewable energies – coal, oil and gas – are located and how these fuels are transported, combusted, and the power transmitted throughout the country over the power grid. Now, let's look at the renewable energies hydro, solar, wind and biomass. According to the Energy Information administration (EIA) the annual average increase will be about 4.0 percent from 2002 to 2025. The projected growth in net electricity consumption for emerging market economies is driven in large part by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population growth assumption. It makes sense to the authors that all efforts and investment should consider accelerating these sustainable energy resources before committing to the same fossil fuel path as western nations. The fossil fuel strategy will surely bring price volatility from dwindling supplies and added pollution from carbon combustion. Tapping India's wind, solar, biomass, and hydro could bring high quality jobs from a domestic resource. Renewable energy is the measure of the development of a nation like India extensive development of the renewable energy resources on the Indian subcontinent through MNES booming economic growth, rapid Industrialization and high standard of living of global population demand more and more energy in different forms.

Benefit Analyisis on the Development and Planning of the Renewable Energy in Tar

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 316-320
Author(s):  
Ya Qin Han ◽  
Rui Kong
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Environmental Benefit ◽  
Planning Project ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Major Factors

First, using the method of factor analysis, we can sum up four major factors which exert great influence on the energy development of TAR from a comprehensive study of those common factors. Judged by scores, those four factors can be ranked as the level of economic development, social development, industrial development and energy endowment, help evaluate the development conditions in different regions in TAR. Second, we use the hierarchical clustering method to conclude the three planning conditions of the renewable energy in TAR. Third, according to the special conditions in TAR and the above analysis, we can get a systemic three-stage planning project for the renewable energies. Given the different distribution of solar energy and wind energy in different areas in TAR as well as the different economic level and demands, the renewable energy development in different areas can be completed in a three-stage planning with three methods of planning. The complete development can bring an additional renewable energy of 4.045 billion KWH for Tibetan people in different areas. Last, we make a detailed analysis on the economic and social benefit as well as the environmental protection resources and environmental benefit brought by the development of renewable energy in TAR.

scholarly journals The Concept of Risk and Possibilities of Application of Mathematical Methods in Supporting Decision Making for Sustainable Energy Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Rabe ◽  
Dalia Streimikiene ◽  
Yuriy Bilan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Decisions Under Risk ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Main Target

This study is devoted to presentation of the concept of risk, and the possibility of applying mathematical methods in supporting decision making in the energy sector to promote sustainable energy development. The problem with risk assessment in the energy sector arises mainly due to the difficulty of expressing risk in numerical terms. To avoid risk, it is necessary to set the criteria and objectives of measurement before making decisions in the energy sector. The aim of this study is to try to fill in this gap by means of comparing decisions under risk conditions within models supporting energy decisions. The authors’ focus is on the problem of risk in supporting decision making towards sustainable energy sector development, which is the main target of the European Union (EU) energy policies. Without the ability to determine the probability of occurrence of certain phenomena and their inclusion into the model, it is not possible to determine how well the solutions resulting from the models are accurate, and what is the probability of their implementation under specific conditions linked to renewable energy development.

scholarly journals Transitioning to a sustainable development framework for bioenergy in Malaysia: policy suggestions to catalyse the utilisation of palm oil mill residues

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Fatihah Salleh ◽  
Mohd Eqwan Mohd Roslan ◽  
Adlansyah Abd Rahman ◽  
Abdul Halim Shamsuddin ◽  
Tuan Ab Rashid Tuan Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

Abstract Background The global commitment to climate change mitigation enforces the worldwide development of renewable energy sources. Therefore, various studies have investigated the growth of renewable energy in Malaysia, most commonly based on biogas and hydropower. In this article, the dynamics of Malaysia’s renewable energy development is critically examined by using the latest official national reports and other reliable resources. Results The study reveals the influencing factors that shape renewable energy growth in a developing country endowed with substantial biomass resources, such as Malaysia. Likewise, it evaluates the evolution of renewable energy in the electricity sector. In 2017, renewable energy represented about 3.5% of the Malaysian electricity generation mix with 1122 MW of installed capacity. A closer look into the renewable energy resources, i.e. biomass, biogas, solar and small hydro power, revealed that over 47% of the grid-connected power generation came from solar photovoltaic (PV) energy. While solar PV capacity continues to accelerate, the development of other renewable resources, especially biomass, is seeing growth at a significantly slower pace. This article investigates the underlying causes of the skewed development rate as well as the potential strategies that may be adopted to promote a diversification of renewable energy resources. In light of this, introduction of a new national bioenergy policy is proposed, through which four essential programmes could be implemented: (i) enhanced bioenergy conversion efficiency and waste management, (ii) biomass co-firing in coal power plants, (iii) conversion of biogas to biomethane and bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG), (iv) large-scale biomass power plants. A total of 4487 MW of additional power could be connected to the grid upon successful implementation of a large-scale biomass power plant programme. Conclusions The establishment of a comprehensive and inclusive national bioenergy policy will lead towards a sustainable future of renewable energy development in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Russian Economic Pressures and Energy Stakes in the EU Eastern Neighbourhood

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Ioana Sandu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Strategy ◽  
Eastern Partnership ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Small Countries ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Geopolitical Context

<p><em>Perceived by the six small countries of the Eastern Partnership as one of their most fearsome adversary, Russia has permanently made its presence visible, all the more in its proximity. Thus, Russian energy resources, that most of the EU members and neighbours covet, have been the subject of numerous debates on the trajectory of energy corridors and have amplified the EU pursuit of developing its own energy strategy and reducing dependence on exterior resources.</em></p><p><em>Caught in the middle, the “sandwiched” Eastern partners have chosen either to cooperate economically and join the EU side, or to stumble and hesitate between the two, or to adhere to their direct enemy, by joining the Eurasian Economic Union. Regardless of their option, they all try to balance their economic profile with the geopolitical context and to adjust their policies so that they gain a respectful status in the region.</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals Framework of Sustainable Energy Development in a Bereft Power Supply Economy of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-42
Author(s):  
I. U. Hussaini ◽  
S. K. Abubakar ◽  
M. A. Danmaraya ◽  
S. K. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Transmission And Distribution

Attempts at improving energy performance of any nation borders on increasing energy supply to meet up energy demand; and also reducing energy consumption through efficiency practices to attain sustainable energy utilization. Nigeria as a nation is bedeviled with the problems of inadequate energy supply as well as inefficient utilization of the low-supplied energy. In spite of the enormous and abundant energy resources across the country (renewable and non-renewable alike), the question of sustainable energy development in Nigeria remains a farce. All spheres of energy development (generation, transmission and distribution) together with consumption is occasioned by irregularities that have plunged the nation into a protracted energy crisis for decades due to its inability to harness adequately the abundant energy resources, and sustainably utilize the low-supplied energy. This study therefore attempts to review the state of energy development in Nigeria with its attendant limitations in terms of energy supply and its utilization in a bid to attaining a sustainable national energy development. Thus, a framework of strategies towards attaining sustainable energy development through the deployment of renewable energy resources and energy efficiency practices is therefore proffered.

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