Challenges in the Development of Hydropower in Selected European Countries

Tomczyk, Paweł; Wiatkowski, Mirosław

doi:10.3390/w12123542

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“…Huđek et al (2020) noted that in the countries of South-Eastern Europe (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro), there had been a boom in the construction of hydropower plants, especially small ones. Tomczyk and Wiatkowski (2020) draw attention to the considerable variation in renewable energy production in individual countries of Central and Eastern Europe. For example, in Albania, all forms of renewable energy are produced from water.…”

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Changes in the production of energy from renewable sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

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The main aim of this paper was to determine changes in renewable energy production in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The specific objectives were to assess the degree of concentration of renewable energy and the pace of changes in the volume of production of this energy from individual sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as to determine the structure according to renewable energy sources to show the directions of changes. Central and Eastern Europe countries were covered in the research, meaning that a total of 23 countries were included in the analysis. The data used in the study was obtained from the IRENA and World Bank databases. The research period covered the years from 2011 to 2019. For data analysis, the following methods were used: Index methods, Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve, and Grade Data Analysis. The development of the renewable energy sector and modernisation of the energy structure are of great importance for countries to meet their climate obligations. Large-scale energy production from renewable sources could reduce a 60% reduction in the temperature rise. Additionally, such activities will contribute to an increase in energy efficiency by 90%. The energy transition would also bring more comprehensive social and environmental benefits. Thus far, researchers have dealt with energy consumption-related problems in Central and Eastern Europe countries. This article focuses on the production of renewable energy in countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The article fills the research gap in this area. It refers to the situation in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe at a time when developing renewable energy has become very important. In our analysis, we examine renewable energy production in countries located in one region but are and are not EU members. Thanks to this, it will be possible to observe differences in terms of belonging to economic groups. In the case of the pace of changes and the structure of renewable energy produced, a difference can be found between the EU member countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the group of countries outside the EU. The fastest renewable energy production growth was achieved in EU member countries of Central and Eastern Europe. In the case of the mentioned countries, the production of solar, wind, and bioenergy was developed. In other countries, hydropower production was set and treated as a traditional energy source. Generally, in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the development of energy based on renewable energy sources was not dependent on the pace of economic development of the country. Decision-makers in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe should develop the production of renewable energy from sources that are the easiest and cheapest to use. This is the only way to increase the production of renewable energy in developing countries.

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“…Climate change is considered one of the main factors that will significantly impact the functioning of many sectors of national economies, including the energy sector [1,2]. The hydropower sector, which plays a crucial role in the energy transition of the European energy system [3], is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change [4,5].…”

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Directions and Extent of Flows Changes in Warta River Basin (Poland) in the Context of the Efficiency of Run-of-River Hydropower Plants and the Perspectives for Their Future Development

Sojka

2022

Energies

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This paper presents changes in the flow of 14 rivers located in the Warta River basin, recorded from 1951 to 2020. The Warta is the third-longest river in Poland. Unfortunately, the Warta River catchment area is one of the most water-scarce regions. It hosts about 150 hydropower plants with a capacity of up to 5 kW. The catchment areas of the 14 smaller rivers selected for the study differ in location, size, land cover structure and geological structure. The paper is the first study of this type with respect to both the number of analyzed catchments, the length of the sampling series and the number of analyzed flow characteristics in this part of Europe. The analysis of changes in the river flows was performed with reference to low minimum, mean and maximum monthly, seasonal and annual flows. Particular attention was paid to 1, 3, 7, 30 and 90-day low flows and durations of the flows between Q50 and Q90%. In addition, the duration of flows between Q50 and Q90% were analysed. Analysis of the direction and extent of particular flow types was performed by multitemporal analysis using the Mann–Kendall (MK) and Sen (S) tests. The analysis of multiannual flow sequences from the years 1951–2020 showed that the changes varied over the time periods and catchments. The most significant changes occurred in the low flows, while the least significant changes occurred in the high flows. From the point of view of the operation of the hydropower sector, these changes may be unfavourable and result in a reduction in the efficiency of run-of-river hydropower plants. It was established that local factors play a dominant role in the shaping of river flows in both positive and negative terms, for the efficiency of the hydropower plants.

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“…Its share of the final energy consumption varies from country to country, posing different environmental challenges in each. 1 The European Union (EU) member states are obliged, according to energy policy, to increase the share of hydropower growth and development. 2 This research paper presents one of the most important challenges related to the development of hydropower in EU countries with different shares of domestic electricity production from hydropower plants.…”

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“…2 In some facilities, methane forms, which will be oxidized to CO 2 that will dissolve in water and cause high water acidity, which can cost marine life. 1…”

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“…2 In some facilities, methane forms, which will be oxidized to CO 2 that will dissolve in water and cause high water acidity, which can cost marine life. 1 The European Environmental Agency has reported that the condition of the rivers and waters in Europe are still facing problems and destructions even though Europe has a judicial obligation and the determination of the institutions to lessen the negative human impacts. 3,4 A primary result of the studies is that about 40% of surface waters are still in their natural condition, and about 38% are in acceptable biochemical conditions.…”

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Does hydropower growth threaten fish security under the pathway of sustainable development? Evidence from European Union economies

Alsaleh

Abdul‐Rahim

2021

Energy & Environment

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This research explores the impact of hydropower growth on fish supply in European Union Region nations from 1990 to 2019. Using the panel fully modified ordinary least squares, the outcome exhibits the reduced fish supply with the growth in hydropower production. Also, human population density and growth economics were found to be decreasing fish supply and their habitats. While institutional quality and expenditure were found to be increasing fish species and numbers, the finding implies that fish supply in the European Union Region could efficiently be minimized by boosting the quantity of hydropower production with operational procedures. This can ultimately add more burden on an already degraded natural resource and negative environmental impacts. The predicted outcomes are confirmed by dummy panel ordinary least squares and pooled ordinary least squares thus, thought to be valid. The research advised the European Union nations to develop the efficiency and productivity of hydropower in the energy mix to lessen the carbon dioxide releases. The authorities from these nations should further participate in the sustainability of hydropower industry growth by exploring the probability of the unified river managing structures to resolve conflicting economic, political, and ecological benefits. The government of the said nations can similarly stress the sustainability of the hydropower output to reach energy certainty and conservation of fish resources to achieve food security.

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Challenges in the Development of Hydropower in Selected European Countries

Cited by 21 publications

References 56 publications

Changes in the production of energy from renewable sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

Changes in the production of energy from renewable sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

Directions and Extent of Flows Changes in Warta River Basin (Poland) in the Context of the Efficiency of Run-of-River Hydropower Plants and the Perspectives for Their Future Development

Does hydropower growth threaten fish security under the pathway of sustainable development? Evidence from European Union economies

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