scholarly journals Attitude toward and Awareness of Renewable Energy Sources: Hungarian Experience and Special Features

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Zoltán Szakály ◽  
Péter Balogh ◽  
Enikő Kontor ◽  
Zoltán Gabnai ◽  
Attila Bai
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Actual Knowledge ◽  
International Trends ◽  
The Social ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hungarian Experience

The current paper analyzes the awareness of renewable energy sources (RES), the relationship between self-reported and actual knowledge, and the correlation among the knowledge of renewable energy sources, the characteristic stereotypes, and the typical attitude of different social groups to energy, comparing them with international experience. A nationwide representative questionnaire-based survey was carried out involving 1002 people in Hungary in 2019. Better education, a higher income, an active white-collar profession, and a health- and environment-conscious approach to life (LOHAS (lifestyle of health and sustainability) segment) are definitely an advantage when it comes to knowledge of renewable energy sources. No significant relationship was detected in terms of age; however, in cluster formation, young people were typically found to be better informed. Overall, the actual knowledge of the Hungarian respondents is more favorable than the self-reported one, and the basic level of knowledge of energy sources in the case of wind and hydropower exceeds international experience. The social factors of better knowledge essentially correspond to the international trends; however, regarding firewood, solar, and wind energy, the average Hungarian has certain false stereotypes that can be considered typical. The assessment of convenience and that of environmental aspects are almost the same.

scholarly journals Energy research and social sciences: thinking outside the box

2021 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 07001
Author(s):  
Wadim Strielkowski
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Social Scientist ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Research ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Face

This paper aims at explaining the universality and broadness of the research in energy studies. Specifically, it wants to show that the energy research is not a solely engineering or natural sciences field and how it can be done in social sciences. The paper draws some relevant examples including energy research in literature and poetry, history, religion, art, as well in other social sciences and humanities. In general, it becomes apparent that energy research can boast vast depths and angles that are worth exploring for any social scientist. Given the key importance of energy research in the third decade of the 21st century and the worldwide focus on the renewable energy sources, electrification of transport and heating in the face of the threatening global warming and climate change, it seems relevant to focus on researching the perspectives and paradigms for the traditional and renewable energy sources in the 21st century using the toolbox of the social sciences.

scholarly journals Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Sources in Ecuador Case Study Province of Manabí

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Marcos Lenin Dávila Cedeño ◽  
María Gabriela Dávila Arteaga ◽  
Antonio Vázquez Pérez ◽  
Marcos Lenin Dávila Arteaga
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
National Study ◽  
Support Measures ◽  
The Social

The purpose of the research is to expose the nature that, in matters of law and social policy, justifies promoting the elaboration and adoption of a regulatory framework that favors the use of renewable energy sources, for the generation of electricity through case analysis in the Province of Manabí. For the accomplishment of the research study has taken into account a brief theoretical analysis on the fundamentals of the regulatory doctrine, where it exposes the conceptual framework of the law and its necessity for the good development of the social relations that derive from the use of the Renewable sources of energy. A study was carried out of the specific regulatory work carried out at the international level, in order to promote the adequate use of renewable energies, as well as a national study presenting an initial vision for the study and establishment of a specific regulatory framework for the case study of the province of Manabí, as well as a group of policies and support measures that could be adopted to promote the integrated use of renewable energy sources and their contribution to the national energy matrix.

scholarly journals Regulatory framework for renewable energy sources in Ecuador case study province of Manabi

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Lenin Davila Cedeno ◽  
Maria Gabriela Davila Arteaga ◽  
Antonio Vazquez Perez ◽  
Marcos Lenin Davila Arteaga
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
National Study ◽  
Support Measures ◽  
The Social

The purpose of the research is to expose the nature that, in matters of law and social policy, justifies promoting the elaboration and adoption of a regulatory framework that favors the use of renewable energy sources, for the generation of electricity through case analysis in the Province of Manabí. For the accomplishment of the research study has taken into account a brief theoretical analysis on the fundamentals of the regulatory doctrine, where it exposes the conceptual framework of the law and its necessity for the good development of the social relations that derive from the use of the Renewable sources of energy. A study was carried out of the specific regulatory work carried out at the international level, in order to promote the adequate use of renewable energies, as well as a national study presenting an initial vision for the study and establishment of a specific regulatory framework for the case study of the province of Manabí, as well as a group of policies and support measures that could be adopted to promote the integrated use of renewable energy sources and their contribution to the national energy matrix.

International experience in the development of alternative energy and the opportunities of Uzbekistan in the development of renewable energy sources

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Makhmadiev Baymamat Saitakhmadovich ◽  
Ochilov Murodjon Ashurkulovich ◽  
Saitakhmadov Maksud Baymamatovich ◽  
Nizomov Shorasul Muzaffar ugli
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Energy Sources

scholarly journals Social and economic efficiency of development and use of alternative power energy

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 06007
Author(s):  
Yuriy Borovik ◽  
Yuriy Yelagin ◽  
Natalia Gritsenko ◽  
Nikolay Kondratyuk ◽  
Vladimir Nakonechniy
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
The Social ◽  
Alternative Power

Research has been performed on the state of development and trends for alternative energy sources. Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy have been considered. Main types of the effects due to the implementation of renewable energy sources have been investigated. Main aspects of the actual effects upon society as a whole have been determined, in order to perform the objective assessment of the social efficiency of implementation of renewable energy sources. Methods to determine the social and economic efficiency of using the renewable energy sources have been suggested.

scholarly journals “Luz para Todos” na Amazônia: uma reflexão acerca da contribuição do programa para fomentar o desenvolvimento sustentável em Rondônia

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-268
Author(s):  
Cristiano Torres do Amaral ◽  
Artur de Souza Moret ◽  
José Manuel Carvalho Marta
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Program ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Program Execution ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Social

Resumo Texto que apresenta uma reflexão crítica acerca da contribuição do Programa “Luz para Todos” no desenvolvimento sustentável das localidades isoladas da Amazônia, em especial, no estado de Rondônia. Inicialmente são apresentados um breve histórico e os indicadores globais da execução do programa no país. Em seguida, a discussão avança a partir de dados do Estado de Rondônia, avaliando o modelo de geração e distribuição de energia elétrica, bem como analisando a contribuição do programa social para o desenvolvimento sustentável na Região Amazônica. Por fim, as fontes de energia renováveis são sugeridas como alternativa para ampliar o alcance do “Luz para Todos” na Amazônia. Palavras-chave: Luz para Todos,  microgrids, sustentabilidade.   Abstract This text shows a reflection about the contribution of the "Light for All" Program to promote sustainable development in the Amazon, especially in the state of Rondônia. Initially, a brief history and overall indicators of program execution in the country are presented. Next, the discussion is based on data from the State of Rondônia, evaluating the model of generation and distribution of electricity, as well as analyzing the contribution of the social program to sustainable development in the Amazon Region. Lastly, renewable energy sources are suggested as an alternative to broadening the scope of the “Light for All” Program in the Amazon. Keywords: Light for All, microgrids, sustainability.   Resumen El texto que tiene una reflexión sobre la contribución del programa "Luz para Todos" para promover el desarrollo sostenible en la Amazônia brasileña, especialmente en la provincia de Rondônia. Inicialmente se presentan una breve historia y los indicadores globales de la ejecución del programa del país. A continuación, la discusión se mueve desde la provincia de Rondônia datos, la evaluación de la generación y distribución de energía eléctrica modelo, así como el análisis de la contribución del programa social para el desarrollo sostenible de la región amazónica. Por último, las fuentes de energía renovables se sugieren como alternativa para ampliar el alcance de la "Luz para Todos" en la Amazonia. Palabras clave: Luz para Todos, microgrid,  sostenibilidad.

scholarly journals The Social Aspects and Public Acceptance of Biomass Giving the Example of a Hungarian Region

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Zoltán Bujdosó ◽  
Csaba Patkós ◽  
Tibor Kovács ◽  
Zsolt Radics ◽  
Zoltán Baros
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Major Factors

Biomass energy sources are the most promising, and most heavily subsidized renewable energy sources. The future of biomass energy in the global energy system depends on on many major factors, among others on the attitude of society to the biomass energy and the renewable energy resources. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the opportunities of utilization of biomass energy sources giving example of a Hungarian study area furthermore to study the public acceptance of renewable energy sources in a certain region. The study aims to explore the general knowledge, innovative attitude, acceptance and willingness of application as well as the estimation of the benefits of the use of RES within the inhabitants. Data collection has carried out by primary (questionnaire survey) and secondary ways in order to gain deep information from the target group (local people). The conclusion we can drawn from the analysis is that society take the biomass energy into consideration and its importance and responsibility is increasing. As far as the consciousness is concerned, the knowledge and the environmental friendly approach of inhabitants are also sufficient.

Classification and Basic Economic Quantification of Renewable Energy Sources for the Sustainable Architecture Design

2013 ◽  
Vol 855 ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Boris Bielek ◽  
Milan Bielek ◽  
Juraj Híreš
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Production Technology ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Sustainable Society ◽  
Secondary Product ◽  
Value System ◽  
The Social

The transformation to a sustainable society. Transforming of the energy market. The social value of CO2 emissions. Change of the value system in society. The dominant production technology of the capital of nature with simultaneous ecosystem restoring. Dividing and economic quantification of renewable energy sources as a production technology of capital provided to man by nature. Renewable energy sources of predictable and unpredictable type. Renewable energy sources generated in economic human activity as a forced - secondary product. Development of technology in architecture for a sustainable society.

scholarly journals Social Aspects of Energy Production from Renewable Sources

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Wojciech Czekała ◽  
◽  
Filip Tarkowski ◽  
Patrycja Pochwatka ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

The increased demand for energy determines the need to search for its next sources. One of them could be renewable energy sources, whose importance is increasing, among others, due to the limited resources of fossil fuels. In addition, renewable energy production has many benefits, mainly environmental and economic. Moreover, the social aspects associated with it cannot be ignored. The aim of this work was to discuss selected social benefits resulting from the production of renewable energy. Among the most important advantages of renewable energy sources is their local aspect, since energy production solves many regional problems, mainly related to its transport. The issue of energy security is also essential. In the case of biofuel production, the possibility of involving waste in energy production is extremely beneficial. The use of renewable energy itself directly affects the improvement of the environment, which in turn has a positive effect on people. Nowadays, sustainable development is one of the most critical challenges of humanity. These activities are closely related to the use of renewable energy sources. It is important to pay attention not only to subjects related to the environmental and economic aspects but also the impact of renewable energy sources on society.

scholarly journals The Importance of Renewable Energy Sources in Poland’s Energy Mix

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Marks-Bielska ◽  
Stanisław Bielski ◽  
Katarzyna Pik ◽  
Krystyna Kurowska
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Mix ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Green Power ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Exploitation of renewable energy sources for power generation has been more and more important in recent years. This results from the economic issues and the measures taken to ensure the energy security. The aim of this research was to determine the significance of renewable energy sources (RES) in the energy mix of Poland, and to elicit the opinions and the level of knowledge of the society on the use and development of non-conventional energy. The article also presents advantages and disadvantages of types of RES, the obstacles which hinder the progress of green energy in Poland, and the proposed measures to expand the share of the RES in the overall energy mix. The research relied on the statistical data gathered by Statistics Poland. The opinions of respondents were elicited through a diagnostic survey based on a questionnaire. The research has demonstrated that the respondents support the development of RES in Poland. However, they also maintain that the purchase and installation of devices for the production of non-conventional energy are too expensive. The respondents believe that in order to increase the number of green power plants, subsidies to encourage RES investment and tax reliefs related to this investment should be bigger.

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