scholarly journals Społeczne korzyści z zielonej gospodarki

2016 ◽  
pp. 141-147
Author(s):  
Anton Čiernik ◽  
Ingrid Šabíková ◽  
Igor Turuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Human Society ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Strategic Objective ◽  
And Performance

The Slovak Republic, as a Member State of the European Union, is committed to meet the strategic objective, which is to “significantly increase the competitiveness and performance of the regions of the Slovak economy and employment, while respecting sustainable development”. Today's status of environmental pollution is a global problem, especially in the field of air protection, minimization of adverse effects of climate changes, the promotion of renewable energy sources, water conservation and the rational use and protection of land. Sustainable development represents the evolution of human society while preserving the environment for future generations. The article1 is focused on the strategic priorities with the aim of achieving economic growth in conjunction with the ecology and the quantification of indirect effects. The article describes the multi-criteria decisional analysis, which takes into account the indirect effects in the form of environmental aspects. At the end of the article the benefits of research are articulated.

Consumption of combustible minerals in the context of the targets of sustainable development of Ukraine and global environment changes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3-4 (185-186) ◽  
pp. 109-125
Author(s):  
Myroslav Podolskyy ◽  
Dmytro Bryk ◽  
Lesia Kulchytska-Zhyhailo ◽  
Oleh Gvozdevych
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union

An analysis of Ukraine’s sustainable development targets, in particular in the field of energy, resource management and environmental protection, are presented. It is shown that regional energetic is a determining factor for achieving the aims of sustainable development. Changes in the natural environment in Ukraine due to external (global) and internal (local) factors that are intertwined and overlapped can cause threats to socio-economic development. It is proved that in the areas of mining and industrial activity a multiple increase in emissions of pollutants into the environment are observed. The comparison confirmed the overall compliance of the structure of consumption of primary energy resources (solid fossil fuels, natural gas, nuclear fuel, oil and petroleum products, renewable energy sources) in Ukraine and in the European Union, shows a steaby trend to reduce the share of solid fuels and natural gas and increasing the shares of energy from renewable sources. For example, in Ukraine the shares in the production and cost of electricity in 2018 was: the nuclear power plants – 54.33 % and in the cost – 26.60 %, the thermal power – 35.95 and 59.52 %, the renewable energy sources – 9.6 and 13.88 %. The energy component must be given priority, as it is crucial for achieving of all other goals of sustainable development and harmonization of socio-economic progress. The paper systematizes the indicators of regional energy efficiency and proposes a dynamic model for the transition to sustainable energy development of the region.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT SCHEMES AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF SETTLEMENT OF THE BALANCE OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Jozef Holjenčík ◽  
František Janíček ◽  
Vladimír Šály ◽  
Katarína Knošková ◽  
Dáša Šišková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Kyoto Protocol ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
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scholarly journals Evolution and Forecasting of the Renewable Energy Consumption in the Frame of Sustainable Development: EU vs. Romania

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10327
Author(s):  
Anca Mehedintu ◽  
Georgeta Soava ◽  
Mihaela Sterpu ◽  
Eugenia Grecu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy Consumption ◽  
Final Energy ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Final Energy Consumption ◽  
The Eu

This article is part of the concerns generated by the need to increase the consumption of renewable energy, so that in the European Union (EU) countries, its share in the final energy consumption, to reach 32% by 2030, increases. In the context in which, in the specialized literature, the analysis of renewable energy consumption by activity sectors is approached very little, such an analysis has high utility. The variables of interest are the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption, and the share of renewable energy sources in the final energy consumption in transport, electricity, and heating and cooling. The study performs a comparative analysis of the evolution of these indicators for the period 2004–2019 for Romania and the EU, an empirical estimate of the evolution of indicators using time regression and autoregressive models, a forecast of the share of renewable energy consumption in the final energy consumption and by the main sectors (transport, electricity, and heating and cooling) for the 2030 horizon, providing appropriate scenarios for achieving the EU established goals, as well as an analysis of the interdependence between the indicators. Through the results obtained, the paper can contribute to improving the framework for the sustainable development of energy consumption.

scholarly journals Geographical context of energy prices in the European Union Member States with special emphasis on the Slovak Republic

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 135-159
Author(s):  
Martin Mačanga ◽  
Martin Plešivčák
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Union Member ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Energy Markets ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Member States ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
European Union Member States

Abstract The issue of energy prices presents an extremely topical subject with a major impact on human society. Energy demand is constantly increasing and most regions of the world are facing serious difficulties in ensuring sufficient energy supplies. However, not only global events affect energy prices in the particular country. National energy markets are highly specific and some local factors may also prove significant. In our contribution we focus on the Slovak Republic and try to analyze the major political and economic factors affecting the final price of energy, particularly of gas and electricity. We pay attention to the period from the accession of the country to the European Union in 2004 until 2011 characterised by ‘third liberalisation package’ that is associated with a wide range of major changes. Largely monopolized energy market has been gradually opening up to competition and the countries with regulated prices have been facing the increasing pressure to let the free market decide. Progressive liberalisation of energy markets enables consumers to use the energy services offered by various private companies. This new element operating in the energy sector is largely reflected in final energy prices. Thus, the main goal of this study is to highlight the price disparities between different energy commodities in European Union member states since we are at present witnesses to of significant regional disparities in energy prices. We try to analyze current energy prices with respect to GDP (regarding purchasing power parity as well) to ensure that resulting comparison would reflect the financial potential of the population. Demonstrating the effects of the economic crisis on energy prices in different countries will be another important aspect of this contribution.

scholarly journals An impact of macroeconomic stabilization on the sustainable development of manufacturing enterprises: the case of Central and Eastern European Countries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Pieloch-Babiarz ◽  
Anna Misztal ◽  
Magdalena Kowalska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Macroeconomic Stabilization ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Sustainable development is a socioeconomic development that respects environmental protection. It can be analyzed at a macro- and microscale. The goals of sustainable development are realized by ordinary people, politicians, organizations, and enterprises. At the enterprise level, sustainable development means an improvement in quantitative and qualitative conditions of running a business, the use of pro-ecological standards and solutions, and support of employee development. The sustainable development of enterprises depends on several factors, including macroeconomic conditions. The main aim of this paper is to show the impact of the macroeconomic stabilization on the sustainable development of the manufacturing enterprises in the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs). We examine only the CEECs which are the members of the European Union. Considering this, we focus on the eleven counties (i.e., Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia) in the period from 2008 to 2018. The main hypothesis is formulated as follows: Macroeconomic stabilization has a statistically significant impact on the sustainable development of manufacturing enterprises in the period from 2008 to 2018. The results of the study indicate that in all analyzed countries there is a statistically significant relationship between the indicator of sustainable development (SISDE) and the indicator of macroeconomic stabilization. The highest level of correlation was observed in Czechia, Poland, and Hungary, while the lowest in Estonia.

Towards the Development of Sustainable Hydro Energy in Lithuania

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaunius Jatautas ◽  
Pranas Mierauskas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Small Hydropower ◽  
Hydropower Plants

Development of renewable energy sources together with sustainable development covers a complicated range of issues which require complex assessment in the context of Lithuania’s energy independence. Hydropower is an integral part of renewable energy resources and affects both the natural environment and human society. Although negative impact of hydropower on the environment is acknowledged, advances in modern technology can reduce the potential damage, especially when developing a network of small hydropower plants in Lithuania. Moreover, implementation and continuity of this kind of projects enables to improve the economic and social situation, e.g. by creating new jobs. Construction of small hydropower plants in combination with a sustainable development strategy would help to avoid the possible damage to the natural environment and would contribute to improvement of the country’s economic and social landscape. Limitation of the negative impact on the environment is primarily based on technological solutions – the appropriate construction of fish ladders or other passes at dams enables fish migration. Meanwhile, contribution to improvement of the economic and social situation in the case of small hydropower plants depends on political decisions and activity of lobby groups.

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.

The role of smart grid in integrating the renewable energies in Slovakia

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 300-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
František Janíček ◽  
Milan Perný ◽  
Vladimír Šály ◽  
Michal Váry ◽  
Juraj Breza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
International System ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Union Policy ◽  
Electric Network ◽  
System Of Units

Implementation of renewable energy sources into the electric network is one of the current essential requirements. The process is assumed to be assisted by smart grid solution. The Slovak Republic is obliged to increase the total share of renewable energy to 14 and 24 % (international system of units and ISO 31–0) in electricity generation in 2020 as a result of the European Union policy. This fact has an undeniable impact on the electric network and the situation needs to be solved comprehensively. Moreover, production from renewable energy sources (photovoltaic, wind energy and others) is often unpredictable in nature and therefore concentrated effort on effective management system and planning is inevitable. Monitoring of the real production from renewable energy sources and comparison with simulations and predictions are part of a systematic approach to intelligent networks and their components. The smart grid concept presented here takes into account the technical aspect. Moreover, the issue of the economic and political framework is discussed in this paper. The major progress in implementing the smart grid concept in Slovakia is made in the field of smart metering.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development of Food Processing Enterprises in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuai Cao ◽  
Dong Tian ◽  
Xiaoshuan Zhang ◽  
Yunxian Hou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Ahp Model ◽  
Chinese Food

Sustainable development is an eternal topic in the development of human society. The paper seeks to contribute to the adoption of sustainable development practices in the food processing enterprises of China by fostering the capacities of the enterprises. Moreover, the paper aims to contribute to the promotion of sustainable consumption by helping and encouraging consumers in making informed choices of sustainable and eco-efficient produced foodstuffs. We combined with 1015 survey data in 28 areas of China by using AHP model analysis of the sustainable development of food processing enterprises. The results show that, the overall level of sustainable development ability of food processing enterprises in China is not high; paying attention to economic is significantly more important than paying attention to social and environmental aspects. Chinese food processing entities have an acceptable basis for the implementation of sustainable development. But there are still some problems. Finally, some suggestions are put forward to promote the sustainable development of Chinese food processing enterprises.

Increase of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources Utilization in Slovakia by 2020 in Comparison to other Selected EU Countries

2012 ◽  
Vol 152-154 ◽  
pp. 495-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrieta Pavolová ◽  
Andrea Seňová ◽  
Tomáš Bakalár
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Partial Result ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Theoretical Base ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources

One way to save fuel is to use renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass. The use of renewable and alternative energy sources is contributing to environmental protection and nature conservation as a whole and provides a perspective of sustainable development. The aim of this paper is to compare the possibility of increasing the use of alternative and renewable energy sources in Slovakia with neighboring countries. It determines and also identifies the level of the Slovak Republic in the use of renewable energy sources because it is expected to increase by 2020 in each country. This paper is also devoted to the theoretical base of renewable and alternative forms of energy. One part of the paper deals with an analysis and comparison of the state of the use of renewable energy sources in Slovakia and in selected EU countries. Latest part deals with the overall national objectives set by the European Union for the proportion of energy from RES, which will be achieved by 2020. The paper is a partial result of the research project on RES realized at Technical University of Košice (Slovakia).

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