scholarly journals Study of the effects on employment of public aid to renewable energy sources

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-70
Author(s):  
Gabriel Calzada Álvarez ◽  
Raquel Merino Jara Jara ◽  
Juan Ramón Rallo Julián ◽  
José Ignacio García Bielsa
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Economic Planning ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Green Jobs ◽  
Job Destruction ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Public Aid

Economic crisis has raised the topic of whether governments should control the economy in order to promote prosperity and create jobs. This idea has specially sprung in relation to the promotion of entire productive sectors which are considered strategic or high-value by planners, one of which is renewable energies. This article analyzes the Spanish experience on subsidizing wind, mini-hydroelectric and photovoltaic energies in order to foster growth and create so-called «green jobs». Results suggest that more jobs are destroyed than those that initially were intended to be created. Key words: Renewable energies, subsidies, job destruction, economic planning, spending stimulus. JEL Classification: E24; E32; H25; H44; O13; Q42; Q43; Q48. Resumen: La crisis económica ha planteado la cuestión de si los gobiernos deberían controlar la economía para promover la prosperidad y crear empleo. Esta idea ha surgido especialmente en relación a la promoción de sectores productivos enteros que se consideran estratégicos o de alto valor por los planificadores, como el sector de las energías renovables. Este artículo analiza la experiencia española en relación con la subvención de las energías eólica, hidroeléctrica y fotovoltaica para impulsar el crecimiento y crear los llamados «empleos verdes». Los resultados sugieren que se destruyen más empleos de los que inicialmente se pretendía crear. Palabras clave: Energías renovables, subvenciones, destrucción de empleos, planificación económica, estímulos de gasto. Clasificación JEL: E24; E32; H25; H44; O13; Q42; Q43; Q48.

The Use of Renewable Energies for Nigerian Agriculture: Progress, Prospects and Problems

1998 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Bobboi Umar
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Positive Results

Renewable energies have great potential to improve agricultural activities and rural development. Positive results are already being achieved with these relatively benign energies in many countries. In Nigeria, there is need to improve agricultural production for the increasing population and to conserve the fossil fuel reserves. Although renewable energy sources such as solar radiation and biomass are abundant, harnessing them for agricultural and rural development needs is very slow. This article extols the virtues of these energy sources, analyses the progress made so far in renewable energy technologies in Nigeria, identifies the major obstacles and suggests some solutions to overcome them.

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 Potential Influences on the Prospect of Renewable Energy Development in OPEC Members

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan Alsadi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Increasing Trend

Countries across the world are increasing their share of renewable energy in their daily consumption. However, if this increasing trend in renewable energies would also prevail among Oil Producing Economic Countries (OPEC), is subject to debate. They all have abundant potential to invest in renewable energy sources. Yet, some of the Middle Eastern and Arab Gulf OPEC members do not have or have a small amount of renewable energy sources. In contrast, other members have significant renewable energy sources. The research is deficient in explaining why some OPEC members lag behind other members in their transition to renewable energy, including how Middle Eastern OPEC members are implementing renewable energy. the purpose of this paper is to explore the influences on OPEC members that result in some OPEC members starting to adopt renewable energy and others have not started. The paper proposes recommendations for those countries that are slow or reluctant to embrace renewable energy to achieve a transition from black to green.

scholarly journals The Need for Efficiency of Energy Sources Management in Sustainable Architecture

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-27
Author(s):  
Amirali Razzaghipour
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Sustainable Architecture ◽  
World Energy ◽  
Energy Dependent

With the industrialization of the world, energy resources need management more than anything else. Because today we live in an energy-dependent world, we need energy to generate heat and cold, to create light, to start car engines, to run factory gears, to harvest crops, and so on. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the need for efficiency of energy sources management in sustainable architecture was conducted. In this research, a descriptive-analytical method has been used to look at the concept of energy resources management and sustainable development and their relationship, to study renewable energy sources in Iran and to propose proposed solutions in this regard. The results show that energy management requires the presentation of policies by managers of a country and also requires public education at the community level. Achieving sustainable development also requires access to sustainable energy sources that non-renewable energy and fossil fuels are not suitable sources in this regard due to unsustainability, but renewable energy will remain for future generations if used, unlike fossil fuels. They will not lead to pollution and global warming. Undoubtedly, by replacing renewable energies with non-renewable energies, the steps taken towards sustainable development will become stronger. In addition to these issues, the epidemic and the increase in the number of victims and victims of the Covid-19 virus, which led to the closure of oil fields, refineries, mines, etc., was another blow to the managers and officials of countries to find out more than ever the only solution to these problems is referring to renewable energy.

A System Safety Analysis of Renewable Energy Sources

2017 ◽  
pp. 1209-1219
Author(s):  
Warren Naylor
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
System Safety ◽  
Harmful Effects

This chapter is focused solely on whether renewable energies can be implemented safely and if they are safer than the technologies they are replacing or supplanting albeit in small quantities at the current pace of implementation. Renewable or sustainable energy sources are necessary due to the ultimate erosion of traditional energy sources and the harmful effects they introduce into the environment and negatively affect our health. Regardless of how you personally feel concerning renewable energy sources, they are here and here to stay. With that simple understanding, we should ensure these systems are safe. This chapter evaluates the hazards associated with renewable energies and compares and contrasts them to those hazards posed by the traditional or legacy fossil fuel energies. The advantages of renewable energies are palpable and discussed in great detail in the other chapters of this book. This chapter focuses specifically on the safety of the renewable energy systems.

Comparing the generation of electricity from renewable and non-renewable energy sources in Iran and the world: now and future

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 627-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirhabibi Mohsen ◽  
Askari Mohammad Bagher ◽  
Bahrampour Mohammad Reza ◽  
Mirzaei Mahmoud abadi Vahid ◽  
Tikdari Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Environment And Public Health ◽  
The World ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Lut Desert

Regarding the renewable energies, the cost of producing electricity and the remaining reserves from fossil fuels in Iran is compared with the same in other countries. Several advantages of renewable energies are studied in the present research with emphasis on solar energy; the Lut desert in Iran is introduced as a high potential for supplying the country’s energy. Various effects of such generation of energy on economy, environment, and public health are also studied.

scholarly journals The Role of Renewable Energies for the Sustainable Energy Governance and Environmental Policies for the Mitigation of Climate Change in Ecuador

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flavio R. Arroyo M. ◽  
Luis J. Miguel
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Climate Mitigation ◽  
Energy Mix ◽  
Energy Governance

This article presents a comparative analysis of energy governance with respect to renewable energy sources in Ecuador. The use of renewable energy sources increases energy security and enables countries to achieve their climate mitigation goals. Ecuador’s energy mix is dominated using fossil fuels and produces only 7.8% of its energy supply from renewable energy. The scenario analysis suggests that using the example of international renewable energy policies will achieve sustainable energy development in Ecuador. Relying less on fossil fuels and decentralizing the electricity sector from the use of thermoelectric plants is the great challenge for the country. Using the enormous water potential that Ecuador has and taking advantage of the sources of solar, biomass and wind energy available in the country will reduce the forecast of 60,233.70 KT CO2 by 2030 that would be reached if current consumption conditions and energy mix are maintained, while designing a long-term energy planning with a greater participation of renewable energies would forecast a CO2 emission of 41,232.30 KT, that is, a reduction of 31.5% in emissions.

scholarly journals ON SYNERGIES AND CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (2016-2030) AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR EDUCATION OF AND BY SUSTAINABILITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-193
Author(s):  
Janos Mika ◽  
Andrea Farkas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

In September 2015 the United Nations (UN) accepted the Sustainable Development Goals (2016-2030) for mankind, including 17 Goals and 169 detailed Targets. Sustainability is understood in the wider sense by the document, considering society and economy not just as conditions for environmental sustainability, but as equally important pillar of the „building of sustainability”. Fulfilment of these goals and targets needs active participation of present and future generations, hence education of these tasks is inevitable. The aim of the research is to specify those goals and detailed targets in which renewable energy sources are involved. The latter is just one aspect for bringing the whole complex closer to the adults and youngsters to educate. This topic, however, is characterised by three features that make this aspect appealing: renewable energies are (i) fast developing, (ii) future oriented by saving the environment and (iii) they represent relatively new pieces of knowledge, so contemporary information should not fight with older learning. Before turning to these goals and targets, a reasonable classification of the 17 goals, listed without any systematic order in the UN document, is provided. The presented classification of the goals recommends the following groups: (i) Primary needs of humans (Goals 2, 3, 6 and 7) (ii) Equality between humans (1, 4, 5 and 10), (iii) Efficient, sustainable production (8, 9, 12 and 13), (iv) Landscapes in danger (11, 14 and 15) and (v) Worldwide cooperation (16, 17). From these Goals, No. 7 (affordable and clean energy) and No 13 (climate action) are in full synergy with the aim of extended renewable energy utilisation, but No 2 (zero hunger) might be in contradiction with extensive land use for bio-energy. If consumption of timber for bio-energy continues to be intense than No. 15 (life on land) may also contradict to other goals of sustainable development. Six further targets are identified as related to renewable energies without relatedness of the complete goals. So, we may consider 14 targets belonging to 9 goals to be related to energy sources. The recommended classification of the goals and quotations of the energy-relevant targets are illustrated by some world-wide and Hungarian indicators. Being acquainted with these objectives is useful for all youngsters, presented at their level of knowledge, and it provides a good basis to refresh one’s activity expressed in the environmental education. Keywords: climate change, environmental education, renewable energy, sustainable development.

A System Safety Analysis of Renewable Energy Sources

2015 ◽  
pp. 194-203
Author(s):  
Warren Naylor
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
System Safety ◽  
Harmful Effects

This chapter is focused solely on whether renewable energies can be implemented safely and if they are safer than the technologies they are replacing or supplanting albeit in small quantities at the current pace of implementation. Renewable or sustainable energy sources are necessary due to the ultimate erosion of traditional energy sources and the harmful effects they introduce into the environment and negatively affect our health. Regardless of how you personally feel concerning renewable energy sources, they are here and here to stay. With that simple understanding, we should ensure these systems are safe. This chapter evaluates the hazards associated with renewable energies and compares and contrasts them to those hazards posed by the traditional or legacy fossil fuel energies. The advantages of renewable energies are palpable and discussed in great detail in the other chapters of this book. This chapter focuses specifically on the safety of the renewable energy systems.

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