Perspectives and Problems of Using Renewable Energy Sources and Implementation of Local “Green” Initiatives: A Regional Assessment

Saulius Baskutis, Jolanta Baskutiene, Valentinas Navickas, Yuriy Bilan and Wojciech Cieśliński
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Saulius Baskutis: Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu Str. 56, 51424 Kaunas, Lithuania
Jolanta Baskutiene: Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu Str. 56, 51424 Kaunas, Lithuania
Valentinas Navickas: School of Economics and Business, Kaunas University of Technology, Gedimino Str. 50, 44239 Kaunas, Lithuania
Yuriy Bilan: Faculty of Management, Rzeszów University of Technology, Powstańców Warszawy al. 10, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
Wojciech Cieśliński: Department of Communication and Management, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, I. J. Paderewskiego Str. 35, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 18, 1-16

Abstract: Environmental pollution, energy supply and security of supply have become major issues across the world due to climate change, limited energy sources, energy price volatility and energy supply constraints. Energy availability, energy efficiency and the replacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy sources are key factors in the global development of sustainable energy. In many countries with limited fossil fuel resources, the sustainable development of renewable energy sources is an important tool in reducing dependence on imported fuels. Some alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, tidal and hydropower, seem almost inexhaustible. With the exception of tidal energy, all of these sources have been used extensively and for a long time. This article examines the improvement of energy security and the government’s actions to promote the use of renewable energy sources, focusing on increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy intensity and dependence on energy imports in Lithuania. In addition, the article provides the state of renewable energy sources in Lithuania, aspects of sustainability and future development directions and perspectives.

Keywords: renewable energy; energy efficiency; greenhouse gas emissions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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