SIGNIFICANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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SIGNIFICANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Journal Title: Roczniki Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Ekonomistów Rolnictwa i Agrobiznesu - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 1

Abstract

Sustainable energy development implies an effective use of economic, human, technological, and renewable and non-renewable natural resources. The gradual process of natural environment degradation and the inevitable exhaustion of natural fossil fuel deposits force the search for alternatives. A comparison of alternative opportunities to generate energy allows to identify their advantages and drawbacks. The article attempts a systematic review of factors ‘in favour of’ and ‘against’ the use of renewable energy sources (RES) in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. The study applies descriptive methods, including comparisons. CSO and ERO were the sources of data for 1988- 2018. According to the sustainable development principles, investments in renewable energy need to be widely promoted and supported by the state, especially in rural areas. The attempt to systematise factors contributing to the use of renewable energy resulted in identification of: the importance of economic circumstances and the traditional approach to the energy sector; the need to protect the natural environment by the reduction of pollution and mitigation of the greenhouse effect; the need for continuing education of the society on the implementation and fast development of technology and the desire to enhance self-reliance and independence in energy supply with the special consideration of rural areas.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

Anna M. Klepacka

Keywords

sustainable development renewable energy sources

EP ID EP518653
DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0013.0852
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