Renewable energy strategies for sustainable development

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Abstract

This paper discusses the perspective of renewable energy (wind, solar, wave and biomass) in the making of strategies for a sustainable development. Such strategies typically involve three major technological changes: energy savings on the demand side, efficiency improvements in the energy production, and replacement of fossil fuels by various sources of renewable energy. Consequently, large-scale renewable energy implementation plans must include strategies of how to integrate the renewable sources in coherent energy systems influenced by energy savings and efficiency measures. Based on the case of Denmark, this paper discusses the problems and perspectives of converting present energy systems into a 100 percent renewable energy system. The conclusion is that such development will be possible. The necessary renewable energy sources are present, if further technological improvements of the energy system are achieved. Especially technologies of converting the transportation and the introduction of flexible energy system technologies are crucial.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd Dubrovnik conference on sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems : Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 2005.
Number of pages14
PublisherFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Publication date2005
ISBN (Print)9536313707
Publication statusPublished - 2005
EventDubrovnik conference on sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 19 May 2010 → …
Conference number: 3rd

Conference

ConferenceDubrovnik conference on sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems
Number3rd
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period19/05/2010 → …

Keywords

  • energy
  • renewable energy
  • sustainable development
  • strategy
  • Denmark
  • energy system

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