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Znaczenie energii odnawialnej w polityce eurośródziemnomorskiej - uwarunkowania i perspektywy rozwoju

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Diawoł-Sitko A.

Rocznik Integracji Europejskiej

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2015

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issue 9

379-397

EN

The paper presents the conditions and prospects for the development of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in the field of renewable energy sources (RES). The first part characterises the objectives of the European Union and member states in the field of renewable energy, the second concerns the energy situation in Mediterranean countries, in particular the renewable energy sector, the third presents renewable energy projects implemented within the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean initiative, and part four shows the problems related to the implementation of projects in the renewable energy sector, both in Mediterranean countries as well as within the framework of Euro-Mediterranean programmes. Europe’s energy strategy is closely linked to energy security and diversification of the energy sector by increasing production and consumption of energy from renewable sources. This goal is to be achieved by both domestic production of RES and through trade. Due to their geographical proximity, co-developed institutions and potential, Mediterranean countries are a priority in this strategy. The development of the renewable energy sector in Mediterranean countries may also generate indirect positive effects for Europe and stimulate enhanced Euro-Mediterranean coop- eration in other socio-economic fields.

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Financing Renewable Energy Projects Through Regional Operational Programmes

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Ptak M.

Central and Eastern European Journal of Management and Economics (CEEJME)

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2015

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issue 3

185-200

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Regional operational programmes provide support granted from EU funds for different projects implemented in individual voivodeships in Poland. The aim of the programmes is to improve the competitiveness of regions and to promote the sustainable development. The priorities of the regional programmes include inter alia transport, environmental protection and sustainable energy production. The aim of the article is to analyze the amount and the results of the support provided from regional operational programmes for projects in renewable energy in Poland. The projects aimed at increasing the amount of electricity or heat produced from renewable resources and included for example modernisation of hydroelectric power plants or the installation of solar thermal collectors. The article also discusses difficulties in renewable energy project implementation. The problems resulted from the uncertainty about regulations affecting the energy sector and about price of green certificates which renewable energy producers sell to electricity suppliers. The analysis includes experience from the 2007-2013 funding period. It is based on regional programme documents and data from National Information System for the monitoring of the use of EU funds in Poland.

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Financing renewable energy projects through regional operational programmes

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Ptak M.

Central and Eastern European Journal of Management and Economics (CEEJME)

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2015

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issue 2

127-140

EN

Regional operational programmes provide support granted from EU funds for different projects implemented in individual voivodeships in Poland. The aim of the programmes is to improve the competitiveness of regions and to promote the sustainable development. The priorities of the regional programmes include inter alia transport, environmental protection and sustainable energy production. The aim of the article is to analyze the support provided from chosen regional operational programmes for projects in renewable energy in Poland. The projects aimed at increasing the amount of electricity or heat produced from renewable resources and included for example modernisation of hydroelectric power plants or the installation of solar thermal collectors. The article discusses the effects of the support and difficulties in implementation. The analysis included regional program documents and data on the support provided

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Challenges and Optimization Strategy for Feed-In Tariffs of Renewable Energy in CIS Countries

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Saidmamatov O., Salaev S., Eshchanov B.

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management

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2015

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vol. 3

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issue 1

6-13

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Modern life is convincing us that renewable energy technologies, policies, strategies should be disseminated all over the world to provide sustainable development. As an instrument, feed-in tariffs of renewable energy should be designed considering public finance opportunities, buying power of consumers in order to tackle administrative barriers as an optimization strategy. The authors used the comparison, data analysis and logical access methods. The paper provides evidence from leading countries in the industry, explores ongoing challenges in the application of feed-in tariff policies, analyses the optimal methodologies to give recommendations to stakeholders.

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Conditions of Biomass Production for Energy Generation Purposes in Poland

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Bielski S.

Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia

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2012

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vol. 10

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issue 1

238-249

EN

The issue of production of raw materials for energy generation on agricultural areas is a multileveled issue (the economic, social, environmental and other aspects should be considered). Plantations of energetic plants that represent an important component in satisfying the increasing demand for biomass resulting from the requirement of increasing the use of renewable energy sources in Poland and the European Union will be an important aspect in production of agricultural biomass during the nearest future. Agroenergetics should result in a significant development of agriculture. This paper aims at presenting the legal-economic and technological conditions of biomass production for energy generation purposes as concerns liquid biofuels (as a substitute for fuels produced on the base of crude oil) and solid biomass (used in heat and power generation). This is a consequence of high emissions of greenhouse gases from transport end heat and power generation sectors.

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Partnerstwo publiczno-prywatne w inwestycjach z zakresu wykorzystania odnawialnych źródeł energii

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Soliński B.

Zeszyt Naukowy Apeiron

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2011

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issue 6

211–229

EN

This article concerns using and exploring the field of cooperation between public and private entity in public-private partnership. It proves, that this cooperation may have measurably benefits for the both sides. Most benefits will have local communities, which get higher quality of customer service, as the result of higher efficiency, elasticity of functioning of private entity in market conditions, better methods of satisfying their needs or lower cost of energy services. There will also appear ecological benefits, which are one of the basic effects of renewable energy sources investments. In this article you can also find not only the elements of subjective legislation, but also a short history of public-private partnership. What more, the author noticed, that in Poland this kind of partnership is yet not developed enough. It is happening, because examples of good partnership are not aired enough and the average citizen associates its with the infamous privatization process. Independently of numerous benefits, which public-private partnership may bring, it should be born in mind, that there are some problems of creating both sides’ attitude. The author diagnose also the development of usage the renewable energy sources in Poland and gives examples of its coexistence with public-private partnership.

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Agreement on the use of land for the construction and operation of renewable energy installations – selected legal aspects

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Jóźwiak J.

Adam Mickiewicz University Law Review

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2013

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vol. 2

29-41

PL

The paper presents an analysis of the legal nature of an agreement on the use of land for the construction and operation of renewable energy installations, especially wind farms. In particular, it focuses on the legal significance of the Supreme Court judgment of 5 October 2012 (IV CSK 244/12), which ruled that such an agreement cannot be regarded as a lease. The author seeks to identify the possible practical consequences of this judgment and propose legislative measures to ensure the sustainability of such agreements, and thus the investments which go with them as well as to analyze the legal term fructus in the civil law in the context of this judgment.

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Development of Students’ Perception Instrument of New and Renew able Energy (PINRE)

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Sulaeman N. F., Kumano Y.

The New Educational Review

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2019

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vol. 56

66-77

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In line with the alteration from fossil toward new and renewable energy sources, students’ perception about new and renewable energy become critical and an instrument to measure their perception is needed. This article reports the development process of Students Perception Instrument of New and Renewable Energy (PINRE) through three development phases. After scales, subscales and items were designed, the review by experts and practitioners was done to fulfil and validate the content. A trial process was conducted with 229 students from 8 schools (grades 9 and 12) in three cities involved. Statistical and additional qualitative data suggest that the PINRE is a valid and reliable instrument. Therefore, PINRE provides an alternative of a useful instrument for educators and researchers who will measure students’ perceptions about new and renewable energy.

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Evaluation of The Attainment of Environmental Goals in Sustainable Growth Regarding Gas Emission and Energy Consumption, as Defined for Poland in the Europe 2020 Strategy

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Witkowska-Dąbrowska M.

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2018

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vol. 13

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issue 4

397-409

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In March 2010, the European Commission announced a 10-year strategic plan called ‘Europe 2020 – A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth’. At the same time, the Polish author¬ities approved several strategic documents connected with the Lisbon Agenda and the new Europe 2020 Strategy, intended to support the development of RER and the reduction of emissions, mainly of greenhouse gases. The objective of this study has been to assess the indicators of sustainable growth for Poland against the backdrop of these indicators for the European Union. The analysis included indicators related to gas emission and energy consumption in the years 2004, 2010 and 2015. For each indicator, a so-called demonstration assessment value was calculated, which shows by what percentage the value of a given indicator achieved in Poland is better or worse than the average value of this indicator for the European Union member states The study showed positive changes in the individual indicators in 2004–2015.

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Renewable Energy: a Development Opportunity for Rural Regions in Poland

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Rakowski D.

Barometr Regionalny. Analizy i prognozy

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2015

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issue 1(39)

21-25

EN

The article presents the current situation in selected types of renewable energy and their importance for rural areas. At the moment, Poland’s energy needs are more than 85% satisfied from fossil fuel resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. This results in serious environmental impacts and contributes to irreversible adverse effects, such as climate change due to the rise in global temperatures, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution. Directives and agreements of the European Union pertaining to climate change force the development in the field of renewable energy sources (RES). In this scope, the production of electricity and heat from renewable sources in rural areas creates new opportunities for the development of these areas and their local communities.

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W artykule przedstawiono aktualną sytuację dla wybranych rodzajów energii odnawialnych i ich znaczenia dla obszarów wiejskich. Aktualnie potrzeby energetyczne Polski pokrywane są w ponad 85% ze źródeł nieodnawialnych takich jak: węgiel, ropa naftowa i gaz ziemny. Powoduje to poważne zagrożenia dla środowiska i nieodwracalne negatywne skutki, tj.: zmiany klimatu spowodowane podniesieniem się temperatury na Ziemi, emisja gazów cieplarnianych, zanieczyszczenie powietrza. Dyrektywy i umowy Unii Europejskiej dotyczące zmian klimatycznych wymuszają rozwój odnawialnych źródeł energii (OZE). W związku z tym produkcja energii elektrycznej i cieplnej z tych źródeł na obszarach wiejskich stwarza nowe szanse i możliwości rozwoju tych obszarów oraz społeczności lokalnych.

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Circular economy practices as a tool for sustainable development in the context of renewable energy: What are the opportunities for the EU?

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Jakubelskas U., Skvarciany V.

Oeconomia Copernicana

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2023

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vol. 14

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issue 3

833-859

EN

Research background: In order to tackle climate change and ensure Paris agreements are met, countries are forced to look for alternative ways of producing, consuming, and wasting and adopt a circular economy. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions becomes one of the key elements. The demand for electricity is increasing, and most greenhouse gas emissions derive from the energy sector. Because of that, it is crucial to ensure the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Renewable energy, as a part of the circular economy, also contributes to sustainable development. Only the efficient implementation of circular economy and renewable energy practices can ensure that sustainable development goals are achieved. Purpose of the article: The study aims at determining the efficiency of European Union countries implementing circular economy practices through renewable energy to attain SDGs. The study focuses on the significance of renewable energy as a tool for the circular economy to achieve sustainable development and highlights the progress achieved in SDG through renewable energy in the EU. Methods: For efficiency assessment of the circular economy represented by the renewable energy indicators, data envelopment analysis (DEA) was performed. Findings & value added: This study presents a relation analysis of the circular economy and renewable energy and the importance of efficiency in achieving SDGs through a circular economy. The study helps to understand the circular economy represented by renewable energy and how it transforms into sustainable development and contributes to necessary actions needed for countries to improve. Based on the results, Sweden, Luxembourg, Ireland, Latvia, Estonia, Malta, the Netherlands and Bulgaria are considered the most efficient countries, while Austria is the least efficient. Unused solar and wind power potential can slow down sustainable development; however, EU programs and renewable energy strategies help countries move towards clean energy and ensure efficient implementation of sustainable development goals.

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Perspektywy rozwoju energetyki wiatrowej

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Kassenberg A.

Studia BAS

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2012

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issue 1(29)

209-231

EN

The article describes the wind power industry globally, in the EU, and in Poland – in the context of climate protection requirements. The wind power sector is currently responsible for only 2.5% of global energy production. Between 1996 and 2010, the global installed capacity increased over 30 times. It is estimated that in 2010 this capacity reached 1 million MW. Poland has committed itself to generating 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. Wind power market potential in Poland in 2020 is estimated at 13 GW, which could lead to a greenhouse gas emission reduction of 7.5%. However, currently less than 8.5% of this potential is exploited. Further development of the wind power industry in Poland would also lead to an increase in energy security, growth of small and medium sized enterprises, and the creation of new jobs.

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Produkcja rolna na cele energetyczne jako instrument polityki klimatycznej

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Stankiewicz D.

Studia BAS

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2012

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issue 1(29)

185-208

EN

This paper looks at the prospects of the agricultural production of biomass to be used for energy purposes. The author presents the benefits of crop cultivation for energy purposes, and assesses the risks associated with environmental degradation as well as the risks of the energy crops competing with crops for food. Moreover, this paper discusses the necessity to respect the principles of sustainable development and includes information about the prospects for higher generation biofuels (which enable more efficient use of biomass).

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Finding the optimal location for a power-to-gas station

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Posselt M.

Śląski Przegląd Statystyczny

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2020

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issue 18 (24)

277-280

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Mity dotyczące energii odnawialnej w opinii młodzieży województwa podkarpackiego

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Woźniak M.

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2020

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vol. 18

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issue 3

33-47

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Electricity is one of the factors shaping the quality of life of society. The Polish energy sector is to a large extent identified with fossil fuel used in conventional energy, based mainly on hard coal, which is not fully in line with the current energy policy of the European Union. Therefore, today it is necessary to use renewable energy more efficiently, which, in addition to the clearly indicated economic effect, also accentuates environmental effects. The purpose of the work is to show the opinions of young people aged 15–24 in terms of their awareness of the interpretation of myths about renewable energy, which is a key problem in the development of the modern energy sector, and to indicate the directions of development of the energy policy in Poland.

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Towards a European competence region for renewable energy? Findings from the Danish-German border region

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Gerstlberger W., Kesting T.

Central and Eastern European Journal of Management and Economics (CEEJME)

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2014

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vol. 2

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issue 2

93-119

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In view of the increasing relevance of renewable energy, Danish and German university partners of the European Future Renewable Energy (FURGY) project developed and conducted a qualitative and a quantitative regional foresight (“Delphi”) study which primarily provided the data for this article. Based on the main findings of this regional foresight study and additional data, we present and discuss in this article four different scenarios for the development of the renewable energy sector in the FURGY region until 2030. These scenarios describe four cases: (i) “modest improvement as “most probable future”, (ii) “worst case”, (iii) “predominantly negative case”, and (iv) “best case”. We conclude our article with concrete police recommendations which can help regional, national and European policy makers to initiate a transition process from “modest improvement” to “radical improvement” of the conditions for the renewable energy sector in Europe, its member states and regions.

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The Investment Environment for Renewable Energy Development in Lithuania: The Electricity Sector

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Milčiuvienė S., Paškevičius J.

Baltic Journal of Law & Politics

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2014

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vol. 7

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issue 1

29-48

EN

The article analyzes the investment environment in renewable electricity generation capacities, evaluating the credibility of long term renewable energy targets, the stability of promotion schemes and the impartiality of national administrative procedure. The article explores two main questions: (i) are the EU and Lithuanian energy policy targets and promotion schemes credible enough to convince private investors to put their money in renewable energy development; (ii) does national administrative procedure put a disproportional burden on renewable energy investors or on certain group of investors? The assessment of the investment environment includes a large number of criteria, but we analyze three of them: the stability of long term strategy; the attractiveness of promotionmeasures; and the simplicity and transparency of administrative procedure. Two further criteria are investigated: the stability of targets in renewable energy and the stability of promotional measures. The greatest uncertainty for investors occurs because of constantly changing support schemes of renewable energy sources-schemes that are not harmonized among the member States. At the national level the main driver in the development of small generators is the feed-in tariff. However, the high feed-in tariff does not always guarantee the smooth development of small scale generators of renewable energy.

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Analiza opłacalności mikroinstalacji fotowoltaicznej (PV) w Polsce w oparciu o produkcję energii elektrycznej na potrzeby własne

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Chmieliński M.

Ekonomia XXI Wieku

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2015

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issue 3 (7)

EN

For the last couple of years it has been time of dynamic growth of renewable energy in the global market, and photovoltaics in particular. This development is fueled by the extraordinary plummet of PV production costs, increasing economies of scale and the introduction of support systems for renewable energy sources in many countries worldwide. Poland in the light of PV world market is still at the beginning of the development path mostly due to low nominal prices of electricity. Current efficiency of PV panels and their prices, coupled with the new renewable energy act in Poland, let the energy consumers (prosumers) unprecedentedly and economically produce electricity for their own purposes without subsidies, under certain conditions (so called grid parity). The goal of the paper is to measure the levels of profitability of the PV power plant with 5 kW capacity for residential customers in Poland (households in C11 and C12 tariffs) in thirty three largest electricity distribution regions. The paper answers the question, where and under which conditions in Poland the production of electricity from PV is economically viable, provided that all the energy is used for the own consumption of customers. The methodology of the work is based on the standard model of cash flow for an investment project for building a PV installation, where revenues are avoided costs of purchase and distribution of electricity, thanks to 100% electricity production from PV for the own purposes of the customer. As costs in turn the insurance of the PV and operation and maintenance were assumed. Profitability of PV is expressed as the internal rate of return IRR. Based on the calculation, the conclusion has been formulated that investing 1 440 PLN/kW of PV CAPEX (capital expenditures), most of the electricity regions benefit from profitable 5 kW PV investments, provided that all the electricity produced in PV is used for own purposes of the customer. Best IRRs appear in lubelski region, with 9,8% IRR and distribution system operator (DSO) of ENERGA at G12 tariff – 8-9% IRR. The only region with low profitability turned out to be DSO RWE Polska in Warsaw city, with IRR values not higher than 6%. Not sufficient values of IRR show up as well at G11 tariff for DSO Enea, for Gliwice region at DSO Tauron and for Łódź city at DSO PGE. The only one difficult condition to meet for a customer is a necessity to consume all the energy from PV for its own purposes. It is a tough task taking into account an average household energy consumption due to the fact that in most cases the consumption is relatively low during the day period. Thus, in sake of optimization, there is a need to choose such households which consumption profile suits best to the production profile of PV (or there is a need to lower the PV capacity to 2-3 kW, so that PV would produce all the energy for own purposes of the owner). In order for meeting this requirement, large houses will be taken into account, with above average consumption of electricity, possessing many household appliances, which work is necessary to properly run a household during the day. To sum up, PV micro installations may be profitable already today without a subsidy system, provided that they are installed in large houses with above average electricity consumption. This tendency is going to be strengthened over time also for average houses, together with improving PV technology. This in turn will cause capital expenditures’ decrease for unit installed, together with rising electricity costs for households in long term perspective on the market.

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The Impact of Abandoning Fossil Fuels and the Development of Renewable Energy on the Global Labor Market

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Piwowarska K.

Studia Prawnicze: rozprawy i materiały

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2023

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vol. 32

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issue 1

103-136

EN

The impact of abandoning fossil fuels and the development of renewable energy on the global labor market is aimed at presenting the issue that affects now or in the near future most of the world’s economies (plants extracting fossil deposits and cooperating with them large enterprises and international corporations) in the field of correlation with environmental protection. The above is being realized, among others by departing in the next 20 years from the policy of extracting fossil fuels, especially coal, and is related to the use and development of renewable energy. This has a significant impact on the legal status of employees and employer. The departure from the extraction of fossil fuels will result in a sudden wave of mass layoffs around the world, including in Poland, and economic migrations, so now it is necessary to prepare an action plan for the next decades in terms of retraining employees and other possible forms of their professional activation, in the new realities of the labor market. In addition, there is a need to regulate possible ways of using renewable energy in people’s work, also in the context of the development of new technologies and their use in the work process. The development of the above should already result in the training of employees in new industries and create conditions for companies promoting the fight against global warming. It is important to deepen the study of the relationship between labor law and environmental protection law, which at the moment is unjustifiably downplayed, while in a dozen / several dozen years it will have a huge impact on human life, because climate change (and “currently” the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic) are already causing a lockdown in the world labor market. There is an absolute need to identify potential problems, adopt appropriate policies and action plans, and then successively implement them, e.g. for the transition to a low-carbon economy, but without much prejudice to the employment market and global unemployment. In this context, a coherent policy of the EU and international organizations will be important, including ILO, in order to ensure environmental and social order in employment relations, in the new reality of the 1950s, the 21st century. Conclusion de lege ferenda drawn after the above-mentioned research will be aimed at presenting potential opportunities for Poland and the world in terms of the new and employment policy.

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Energy prosumers: profiling the energy microgeneration market in Lower Silesia, Poland

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ROPUSZYŃSKA-SURMA E., WĘGLARZ M., SZWABIŃSKI J.

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2018

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vol. 28

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issue 1

75-94

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Microgeneration of energy has the potential to become an important component of the energy policy of many governments, because it may substantially lower carbon emissions and reduce the need for new infrastructure. Nevertheless, from recent studies it follows that, even in the developed countries, microgeneration technology is far from being widely adopted. In this study, we use data collected in a survey conducted in Lower Silesia, a south-western region of Poland, to build behavioural profiles of energy consumers, in order to get some insights into barriers to microgeneration becoming extensively adopted. In particular, we exploit the decision tree method to determine typical attributes of potential prosumers, to find the relative importance of these attributes and, finally, to make some predictions based on data that were not used in constructing the model. From our findings, it follows that economical criteria are the most important triggers for considering the installation of microgeneration technologies. Thus any governmental initiative promoting pro-ecological behaviours, including the use of renewable energy sources, should be based primarily on financial incentives to succeed.

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