Socio-economic Benefits of Wind Power in Brazil

Economic Effects of Renewable Energy Technologies

“…The important role of deliberate policies aimed at motivating energy-technological innovation is underlined (Simas & Pacca, 2013). The policies should lower institutional and market barriers and remove the limitations for new technologies and markets.…”

“…In that sense, the pioneers in the development of clean "green" technologies have an opportunity to become regional or even global leaders in the industry. The example of Germany must be pointed out here, as this country is the leader in the export of renewable energy technologies (Fankhauser, Sehlleier, & Stern, 2008;Simas & Pacca, 2013).…”

Green Economy’s Prospects in Russia: Case of Baikal Area

“…Different situation is forming now in other sectors of the economy -particularly in the tourism industry, what is fully correspond with the ideas of "green" economy: 1) reducing ecological scarcities through saving environmental services of the unique natural landscapes; 2) reducing environmental risks by investing in a low-carbon economy; and 3) resulting in improved human well-being and social equity through "green" employment. Studies in this field reveal that new technologies, including that in a renewable energy, are more labour-intensive than fossil fuel-based energy generation, and contribute to increasing high-qualified labour [10]. Special economic zone (SEZ) "Baikal haven" (Fig.…”

“…Innovations, which demands technical change adapted to a new market structure, are probably the most important benefit from environmentally oriented policies [9]. The quest for new technologies and processes contribute not only to improvement of environmental situation, but also increases the demand for skilled labour [10]. The article considers perspectives of the "green" economy in Republic of Buryatia on a base of integrated approach with attention to social, economic, ecological and geographical factors.…”

Analysis of economic benefit of wind power based on system dynamics

“…From the view of input and output, the economic benefits of onshore wind power and offshore wind power can be compared [9]. Wind power not only has economic benefits, such as energy saving and emission reduction and direct economic income, but also can promote local employment, promote the improvement of local transportation and other infrastructure, resulting in greater social and economic benefits [10]. The existing economic benefit analysis are mostly from the static point of view, and the system dynamics has not been applied to the economic benefit analysis of the wind farm.…”