Decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions: the case of the energy sector in V4 countries

Chovancová, Jana; Tej, Juraj

doi:10.24136/eq.2020.011

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“…Undoubtedly, the globalization processes have led to systematic socio-economic development in most world economies, combined with a significant increase in the level of innovation, the level of investment outlays and the level of foreign direct investment [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Globalization processes have also contributed to the emergence of new lifestyles and consumption styles [17][18][19][20], which together with the increase in the wealth of the society and the level of innovation in enterprises contributed to the creation of the renewable energy (RE) sector, which is one of the fastest developing branches of the world economy [21][22][23][24][25]. Currently, there is a systematic increase in the RE sector in terms of production and research, which results in the increase of efficiency in sourcing RE and the decrease in the prices of RE sector installations, which simultaneously contributes to its further development.…”

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Energy Transition in Poland—Assessment of the Renewable Energy Sector

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The topic of the article considers the functioning of the renewable energy (RE) sector in Poland. This is really important in the context of the energy transition of the national economy because it influences the creation of modern technologies and increases the competitiveness and innovation of the country. Poland is in a process of energy transition where the RE sector has been developing for two decades. The authors aimed to research the RE sector improvement possibilities in Poland, including the influence of this sector on chosen social and economic aspects. Because of this research’s aim a critical situation assessment of RE in Poland was conducted and a survey of a group of experts in this field was also involved. Legal, physical and mental determinants and their influence on RE sector were looked into. In the legal determinant context a necessity to simplify relevant legislation acts in Poland was found. Undoubtedly there is a need to improve several legal acts, including the Distance Act. In physical determinants it was found that solar, wind and biomass energy have the biggest chances for development. In the case of mental determinants the authors paid attention to the need of educating the public about using and obtaining energy. It is also important to make people aware how the RE sector influences the low emission economy positively. This will improve the creation of new jobs and reduce the emissions of harmful substances to the environment.

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“…An important part of this process is the commitment of countries around the world to reduce the negative effects of climate change. The share of RES in the global demand for electricity in the next decade will reach 80%, and by 2025 tion of the energy sector is unattainable [31,32]. Traditional technologies play a principal role in the deployment of RES and, as a consequence, indirectly in decarbonization [33].…”

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Influence of the Share of Renewable Energy Sources on the Level of Energy Security in EECCA Countries

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In this study we aimed to determine the extent to which changes in the share of renewable energy sources, their structural complex, and the level of energy security in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) countries in the medium- and long-term are interconnected. The study was performed through modeling and determination of the structural characteristics of energy security in the countries. The methodology of the approach to modeling was based on solving the problem of nonlinear optimization by selecting a certain scenario. For the study, the data of EECCA countries were used. The ability of EECCA countries to benefit from long-term indirect and induced advantages of the transformation period depends on the extent to which their domestic supply chains facilitate the deployment of energy transformation and induced economic activity. This study provides an opportunity to assess the degree of influence of renewable energy sources on the level of energy security of countries in the context of energy resource diversification. The high degree of influence of renewable energy sources on energy security in the EECCA countries has been proven in the implementation of the developed scenarios for its increase. Energy security is growing. At the same time, its level depends not only on an increase in the share of renewable sources but also on the structure of energy resources complex of countries, and the development of various renewable energy sources. Therefore, today the EECCA countries are forced not only to increase the share of renewable energy sources but also to attach strategic importance to the structural content of their energy complex.

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“…Indeed, if we consider the existing methods of the energy security index calculation, they primarily use a given set of indicators that are considered important for a particular country but that is irrelevant for another. None of the methods can take into account the effectiveness of systemic changes in the energy market: for example, the transition from coal to oil, from oil to gas, and from gas to alternative energy sources [74,75].…”

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Methodology for Calculating the Energy Security Index of the State: Taking into Account Modern Megatrends

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Energy issue stays a top priority for the national security of most countries. Despite numerous international forums, large-scale geoeconomic research, international and national projects, and the development of appropriate strategies, the issue of energy security assessment and understanding of its terminology is not a universal practice. The presented study has an ambitious goal to develop a methodology that can provide an objective picture of the energy sector on an international scale with cross-country comparisons under the influence of modern megatrends. Based on 29 indicators, according to the World Bank data since 1991, the energy security index is calculated for the set of world states with further analysis of the cluster dynamics of their common trends in energy security. The index showed its objectivity and resistance to existing shocks in geoeconomic dynamics. An important feature of the proposed index is the possibility to compare the energy security index with 1. This value is, in fact, a European average: if a country has an energy security index greater than 1, it means that its energy level is currently better than the European average, and if it is lower than 1, it means that it is inferior to the level of energy security currently achieved on average in Europe. The concept of calculating the index of energy security of the state is based on a unified comparison of all countries, which allows us to move away from the use of signaling approaches and eliminate subjectivity in calculations, as well as provide a basis for dynamic comparison of energy security. The vital aspect of the index is that it takes into account changes in the energy paradigm, the transition to alternative energy sources, and the comprehension of the role of energy efficiency, in particular, of fossil fuels. The study identifies clusters of countries that have consistent similarities in energy security, which can usually be of practical interest in developing energy strategies and understanding the similarity of geoeconomic interests of these states. Thus, this article contributes not only to the development of scientific approaches to the assessment of energy issues, in particular, through the methodological development of a representative index, but also through the presentation of statistically sound results for further effective management decisions at the state level.

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Decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions: the case of the energy sector in V4 countries

Cited by 44 publications

References 21 publications

Energy Transition in Poland—Assessment of the Renewable Energy Sector

Energy Transition in Poland—Assessment of the Renewable Energy Sector

Influence of the Share of Renewable Energy Sources on the Level of Energy Security in EECCA Countries

Methodology for Calculating the Energy Security Index of the State: Taking into Account Modern Megatrends

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