scholarly journals Processes of Modernization of Consumption in Poland in the Context of the Sustainable Consumption and the Functioning of the Renewable Energy Market

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Magdalena Sobocińska
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Quantitative Character ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Consumption Model

The process of consumption modernization can be expressed by adopting the principles of sustainable development within the sphere of consumption. It should be emphasized that the implementation of a sustainable consumption model becomes especially important when considering the fact that not only various types of enterprises but also consumers participate in the excessive consumption of natural resources. The processes of sustainable consumption that are related to its humanization and the formation of a responsible society are a response to the overconsumption of goods and services, which is not determined by actual human needs and does not consider social and ecological costs. The aim of the paper is to present a process of consumption modernization in Poland in the context of the functioning of the renewable energy market. Special attention is paid to behaviours that are consistent with the sustainable consumption model, as well as with the motives for using renewable energy sources by Polish consumers and the perception of barriers to increasing the use of renewable energy sources in Poland. This paper is based on literature studies, as well as on the results of an empirical study of quantitative character that was performed in 2021 on a nationwide representative sample of 1020 people. The contribution of the article is represented by showing the motivation of Polish consumers to use renewable energy sources and by indicating barriers to the development of the use of renewable energy sources by consumers in Poland. The analysis of the research results shows that the aspect of saving money plays a significant role among the motives for using renewable energy sources. At the same time, high investment costs in devices that enable the use of renewable energy sources are the main factor that is limiting the increase in the use of renewable energy sources in Poland.

How the energy market will change water services

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eilard Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Water Utilities ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Water Services

In the 20th century energy and water services are provided by large centralized systems. The development of renewable energy sources, especially solar energy, however generates a transition towards more decentralized services in the 21st century. The development of green buildings and other off the grid solutions facilitates a growing demand for these decentralized solutions, not only for energy but also for water services. It is the challenge for water utilities to be a player this development.

scholarly journals Renewable energy and green market development in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 207 ◽  
pp. 02009
Author(s):  
Violetta Gassiy ◽  
Vasiliy Stoikov
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Green Market

The paper discusses the possibilities of green energy in improving the economic growth of regions, the development of the green market and its importance in implementing environmental protection policy. The author considers the premises for the formation of a market of renewable energy sources in developed countries, studying world trends, as well as the conditions and factors affecting the development of the ecological market of green goods and services in modern Russia. The paper analyzes legislative initiatives to develop an alternative energy market, taking into account Russia’s accession to the Paris climate agreement. The author gives examples of regional experience in Russia that are already implementing projects for the installation of alternative energy generators, wind and solar. The conditions and factors for the energy capacities development based on renewable sources in the Arctic territories are also considered. The author concludes that the development of renewable energy sources must be considered in the line of the energy strategy of Russia, as well as with issues of digitalization of the industry, microgeneration, the introduction of energy storage systems.

scholarly journals Policies and measures for renewable energy sources and achievement of targets by 2020 in Croatia

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 569-578
Author(s):  
Igor Raguzin ◽  
Davor Vesligaj ◽  
Vladimir Jelavic
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Policies And Measures ◽  
Set Up

This paper is considering set up a longer-term perspective and plan of actions for the development of renewable energy infrastructure in Croatia in accordance with the new Croatian Energy Sector Development Strategy. Overall target till the year 2020 has been calculated in accordance with effort sharing methodology used for Directive 2009/28/EC. The paper presents some main existing policies and measures for achieving this ambitious target, including feed-in tariffs, guarantees of origin, and greenhouse gas emissions taxation. It is addressed the necessity for creating enabling environment for promotion of renewable energy sources and gradually remove barriers for its stronger penetration on the energy market.

TOURISM AS A PATHWAY FOR RES UTILISATION

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-290
Author(s):  
Biljana Kulišić ◽  
Margareta Zidar ◽  
Branka Jelavić ◽  
Julije Domac ◽  
Velimir Segon
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Export Sector ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Eu Energy Policy ◽  
The Eu

Tourism, due its property of being an “invisible export” sector, has a strong multiplier effect over the economy. Tourists boost demand for numerous goods and services, one of them being energy. Unfortunately, energy sources are scarce for most of the countries in the region. Thus, one could think of another solution to the excess demand for energy than import. Namely, for more than a decade, renewable energy sources are in the central focus of the EU energy policy with an aim to ensure security, price stability, availably and affordability of energy to its citizens together with reduction of GHG emissions and making the EU economy more competitive. Combining tourism with renewable energy sources utilisation helps reducing the spill over effect from energy import. In this paper, the cross-section analysis based on environmental determination of tourism and renewable energy sources potentials is performed in order to indicate a pathway for implementation of renewable energy sources utilisation in the tourism and hotel industry.

The evolution of digital technologies as a driver of restructurings in the power engineering sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1726-1748
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Power Engineering ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Consumption Model

Subject. A growth in decentralized power engineering and renewable sources of energy, the changing consumption model and the transition to active power consumption are key drivers of the power engineering sector worldwide and in Russia. Digital technologies underlie the transformations in the industry. Objectives. We determine the way the power engineering sector mainly transforms worldwide and in Russia, and what can be done to make the transformation process smooth. Methods. The study employs methods of summarizing normative, empirical and theoretical data. In November 2019, we surveyed representatives of the power engineering sector so as to find the conceptual meaning of Digitalization and view the main lines of digital transformation in the industry. Results. The article proves a range of definitions Digitalization and, inter alia, the concept of digitalization in power engineering. We also pinpoint the course of digital transformation, such as a spread of renewable energy sources, distributed generation, digital services, the modification of the consumption model per se with a keel towards active consumers, transport electrification as an attempt to lower the carbon footprint. The article indicates possible effects and beneficiaries of digital technologies from perspectives of companies, the industry and the country. Conclusions and Relevance. The digitalization of the power engineering sector induces more complicated power systems, helps manage them and contributed to the adoption of new technology. It also reduces the dependence on conventional sources of energy, ensuring the reliability of power engineering, energy saving, lower costs and use of renewable energy sources, lower carbon emissions and environmental protection. Challenges brought by the 2020 pandemic urge to advance and use digital technologies in the industry.

scholarly journals The prevalence of renewable energy in the Russian energy market

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 04018
Author(s):  
E. A. Konnikov ◽  
K. V. Osipova ◽  
N. A. Yudina ◽  
E.P. Korsak
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
World Energy ◽  
The Impact

The energy crisis of 1973-1974 showed that it is difficult to constantly increase the power supply of production, based only on traditional energy sources. The power supply of society is the basis of its scientific and technological progress. It means that it is necessary to introduce unconventional, alternative energy sources more widely. Unlike fossil fuels, unconventional forms of energy are not limited to geologically reserves. Their use and consumption does not lead to the inevitable exhaustion of stocks. However, currently, the reform of world energy markets and increasing the share of renewable energy sources in their structure is a long and innovative process. Lots of countries (Russia in particular) bear significant risks because of reforming their own energy market, which causes a slight increase in the share of renewable energy sources. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to analyse the influence of environmental factors on the development of renewable energy sources in Russia. The result of this study is a system of econometric equations, which allows to evaluate the impact of changes in key drivers of the development of the renewable energy market.

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