POLAND’S ENERGY SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF EXPLORATION FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Topicality. Given the energy dependence of the country, existing energy, environmental and social threats to sound development due to increased tariffs for heat and electricity and rise in prices for products and services of all economic sectors, it is necessary to determine the strategic directions of risk management in the fuel and energy sector. The choice of a management option, based on the features of preventing and reduction of risk to a possibly low level in the fuel and energy sector, becomes particularly relevant.Aim and tasks. The goal of the article is to substantiate the mechanisms for managing the environmentally sound development of the fuel and energy sector, to identify areas of the settlement and ways to minimize currently existing risks and measures aimed at preventing threats and risks in the fuel and energy sector of the economy.Research results. The article substantiates and proposes mechanisms for managing the environmentally sound development of the fuel and energy sector. There are considered areas of the settlement and ways to minimize currently existing risks and measures aimed at preventing threats and risks in the fuel and energy sector of the economy.There are represented systematic understanding of the logical connection between existing risks and their consequences depending on the source of threats and are defined monitoring phases of threats which should be the basis for making management decisions.Analyzing the research of foreign and our scientists, we came to the conclusion that the use of alternative energy in the fuel and energy sector strengthens energetic and environmental safety and defied a number of necessary modern steps that will contribute to environmentally sound development of Ukraine.Based on an analysis of the current state of usage of the energy resources and energy development in Ukraine, the need to increase the share of primary energy production from alternative energy sources, which can solve critical problems in the regions of Ukraine, was proved.The study of international investment practice in the environmentally sound development of the country, the means and trends of stimulation allowed to propose organizational and managerial measures to ensure the efficiency of the mechanisms. It was proved that in order to obtain the most positive economic-environmental effect within the national energy it is necessary to give preference to projects with the highest investment efficiency to get positive economic, environmental, social and resource effects.The necessity of applying an integrated approach to the formation of a system of mechanisms for providing an effective environmentally sound development of the fuel and energy sector, which synthesizes systemic, managerial, integrated, innovative approaches and allows to comprehensively explore the processes of management and use of alternative energy sources is substantiated. There is proposed the complex of mechanisms of national, regional, municipal ecologically oriented regulation of environmentally sound development of the fuel and energy sector.Conclusions. It was established that the management of environmentally sound development of the fuel and energy sector is a complex of processes that ensure the transformation of existing problems into a new state through the application of certain controlled actions. The theoretical, methodological and conceptual basis for the establishment of a system for managing the environmentally-oriented development of the fuel and energy sector, the implementation of strategy and strategic management mechanisms that ensure long-term development on the basis of ecologization constitute the subject and prospects for further scientific research in this direction.

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The development of alternative energy sources: Prospects in Russia and the world

National Interests Priorities and Security ◽

10.24891/ni.16.5.885 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 885-904

Author(s):

M.E. Frai

Keyword(s):

Alternative Energy ◽

Systems Approach ◽

Energy Resource ◽

Current Situation ◽

Energy Sources ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Energy Complex ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Governmental Institutions ◽

Key Steps

Subject. The article discusses limited sources of energy nowadays and an ongoing survey of new ones. I focus on fuel and energy complexes worldwide and in Russia. Objectives. The study is to analyze the future use of alternative energy sources in the fuel and energy complex nationwide and worldwide. I review the existing energy sources of the fuel and energy complex in the global and regional markets, specifically the alternative ones. Methods. The study relies upon methods of statistics, analysis and systems approach. Results. The article demonstrates that the fuel and energy complex strongly depends on the current situation in the energy resource market, which is difficult to forecast. If we continue relying on traditional energy resources, we get exposed to some risks affecting the sustainable development of the economy. Russia should diversify the power engineering sector by developing alternative energy sources. The article sets forth the economic rationale for alternative sources and key steps Russia shall make. Conclusions and Relevance. Considering the current situation in the energy balance, alternative energy is what any advanced society seeks for, being supported by manufacturers, governmental institutions, and researchers, though low profitability and high infrastructure costs impede its development. In Russia, these challenges are even more palpable. However, even now Russia is able to find alternative energy solutions. In addition to advantages of alternative energy, which is globally proclaimed, they will also help Russia diversify and update the economic system.

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SEPARATE PROBLEMS OF INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REGULATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

International scientific journal Internauka Series Juridical Sciences ◽

10.25313/2520-2308-2021-9-7564 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Ievgenii Shulga ◽

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Nataliia Shynkaruk ◽

Nataliia Yashchuk ◽

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Keyword(s):

International Organizations ◽

Energy Security ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Well Being ◽

Legal Regulation ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

The Government

The article examines topical problems of the role of international organizations in the direction of the development of alternative energy and strengthening of energy security in the world. Considerable attention is paid to the importance of the introduction and development of alternative energy in the context of ensuring environmental human rights and economic well-being. Analyzed the main international legal treaties regulating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and the use of alternative renewable energy sources. The main international governmental and non-governmental organizations in the direction of ensuring environmental and energy security have been identified. Attention is drawn to the need to strengthen the role of these organizations by strengthening the functions of supervision and monitoring to increase the possibility of influencing states that do not comply with the provisions of signed and ratified international conventions. It is concluded that it is necessary to adjust the vector of development of instruments for the protection of environmental rights in the direction of its world globalization. The existing global concept for the development of alternative energy sources requires changes. Given that the environmental problem is universal and, although to one degree or another, it still affects every person, regardless of country or nationality, the obligation to protect the environment must be universal, fulfilled and enforced not only by the government bodies of sovereign states, but also international government organizations. It is noted that the programs and recommendations of international organizations are developed directly for individual states, taking into account their geographical and economic location when choosing the types and methods of developing alternative energy.

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PERSPECTIVES OF USING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN EUROPE

Polonia University Scientific Journal ◽

10.23856/2705 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 44-51

Author(s):

Lidiya Shergina ◽

Alla Zhemba ◽

Nataliia Revutska ◽

Yulia Burma

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽

Energy Independence ◽

Ecological Type ◽

Global Energy Consumption

The article is devoted to the issues of the functioning and development of energy in each country, caused mainly by the economic expediency of renewable energy and the requirements of energy independence. Also, the article examines the importance of replacing traditional fuels with alternative energy sources. The international experience of the countries in the field of efficient use of available natural resources of the fuel and energy complex and enhancement of the potential of the energy sector have been analyzed. A number of common characteristics and directions of energy efficiency improvement for European countries are highlighted. Alternative types of energy and measures necessary for their implementation have been offered. The potential resources of renewable energy sources have been analyzed. The article is devoted to the use of economical and ecological type of fuel - biofuel for Ukraine. On the basis of the analysis of the situation on the energy market, renewable energy is examine, which plays a compensatory role in global energy consumption in the conditions of growing exhaustion of non-renewable sources.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF ENTERPRISES AS A KEY FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY

Polonia University Scientific Journal ◽

10.23856/3304 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 36-49

Author(s):

Kateryna Andriushchenko ◽

Lidiya Shergina ◽

Vita Kovtun ◽

Nataliia Revutska ◽

Andrii Vashchyshyn

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Fusion Energy ◽

Primary Energy ◽

State Regulation ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Key Factor ◽

Environmentally Safe ◽

Energy Independence

The transition to alternative energy sources requires a long period, attracting significant investments in the process of creating and developing environmentally friendly fuels. Creating an environmentally safe, energy-efficient economy is a prerequisite for sustainable development of each country. The above-mentioned factors determine the relevance of the study of the problems of the functioning and development of energy, which is mainly due to the economic expediency of renewable energy and the requirements of the country's energy independence. The objective of the article is to determine the features of ensuring the energy efficiency of the Ukrainian economy using alternative energy sources. Research shows that the development of alternative energy will allow us to move away from the use of traditional fuels and create the prerequisites for the energy independence of countries. Taking into account the natural factors and the significant dependence of Ukraine on imported primary energy sources, it is determined that solving the problem of increasing energy efficiency of the economy is possible only with the stimulation of the use of alternative energy sources. The most promising sources of energy are identified, namely: biofuels, wind energy, geothermal energy, solar energy, solar thermal, controlled thermonuclear fusion, energy of tides and effluents. The recommendations for realization of such directions of the policy of the state regulation in the energy sphere as energy security, energy efficiency, energy saving are given.

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Biomass availability in eastern Ontario for bioenergy and wood pellet initiatives

The Forestry Chronicle ◽

10.5558/tfc87033-1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 87 (1) ◽

pp. 33-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Rachele Levin ◽

Sally Krigstin ◽

Suzanne Wetzel

Keyword(s):

Rural Economy ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

New Technologies ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Wood Biomass ◽

Wood Pellet ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Eastern Ontario ◽

Biomass Availability ◽

The Right

Interest in wood-based bioenergy and pelletization is growing in Ontario, and the province is taking steps to encouragethese new technologies. A survey of eastern Ontario sawmills was conducted to assess residue production and availabilityfor bioenergy and pellet applications. Approximately 259 000 oven dry tonnes of sawmill residues are produced annuallyin eastern Ontario, but most of this fibre is absorbed by existing markets and would not be available for bioenergy orpellet initiatives. However, another source of wood fibre exists that is both abundant and unutilized: traditional pulpwood.While establishment costs of bioenergy and pellet facilities are high, pulpwood is locally available in large quantities.Given the right incentives, bioenergy and pelletization could provide alternative energy sources and support the forestindustry and rural economy. Key words: sawmill residue, wood biomass, bioenergy, pellets, eastern Ontario

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A short look at microbial producers of biobutanol: New trends, potentialities and limitations

Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture ◽

10.5937/jpea24-29524 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3-4) ◽

pp. 100-104

Author(s):

Dorota Kregiel

Keyword(s):

Alternative Energy ◽

Fermentation Process ◽

Recent Progress ◽

New Technologies ◽

Waste Materials ◽

Microbial Populations ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Butanol Production ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Microbial Strains

Nowadays, the energy crisis, climate change and greenhouse effect have created a strong demand for the development of alternative energy sources. Researchers have made an attempt to produce biobutanol from various second-generation feedstocks with new microbial strains and new technologies. This paper presents the recent progress on efficient butanol production using various biomass sources and "designed" microorganisms. The advances in the butanol fermentation process, such as the use of numerous waste materials, improved strains and co-cultivation of mixed microbial populations are of particular interest in this review.

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Prospects for Alternative Energy Sources in Global Energy Sector

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/434/1/012014 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 434 ◽

pp. 012014 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

S A Dyatlov ◽

N I Didenko ◽

E A Ivanova ◽

E B Soshneva ◽

S V Kulik

Keyword(s):

Alternative Energy ◽

Energy Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Global Energy ◽

Alternative Energy Sources

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Energy potentials worldwide and their importance in cellulose and paper industry

Hemijska industrija ◽

10.2298/hemind0804223v ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 62 (4) ◽

pp. 223-232

Author(s):

Vladimir Valent ◽

Milorad Krgovic ◽

Marina Krsikapa ◽

Srecko Nikolic

Keyword(s):

Alternative Energy ◽

Energy Use ◽

New Technologies ◽

Paper Industry ◽

Electric Energy ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Alternative Energy Sources

The available worldwide energy sources are presented. The applications of energy over the next period are considered in this study. The applications and the importance of alternative energy sources is reviewed. The emphasis is put on the necessity of developing new technologies and rationalization of energy use. The data regarding heat and electric energy, along with water applications in cellulose and paper industry are also given.

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TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE BIONIC ARCHITECTURE

Bulletin of Belgorod State Technological University named after V G Shukhov ◽

10.34031/article_5ca1f632425466.42246350 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 69-77

Author(s):

Жанна Уморина ◽

Zhanna Umorina

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Resource Use ◽

Technological Progress ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

New Technologies ◽

Ecological Approach ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Ecological Balance ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Design Alternative

The development of scientific and technological progress in architecture gave the rise to a new phenomenon – the bionic architecture. Bionic architecture is based on already established methods of design in the framework of the "green standards"; it contributes to the improvement of the ecological balance of the environment and preservation of natural resources. The use of new technologies of construction, fabrication, design, alternative energy sources allowed to create this innovative style, which is essentially a branch of the ecological approach. The article reveals main achievements in the field of application of technical devices to increase the efficiency of resource use in architectural objects and their impact on morphogenesis.

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