<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Small-scale renewable energy systems in the context of the development of distributed generation, are discussed for the case of Poland. A distributed energy system is efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, and is one of the most recent trends in the development of the energy sector in Poland. One of the important dimensions of this process is the creation of micro- and small-power producers based on renewable, locally-available energy sources. It is clear that the development of small-scale renewable energy producers takes place in two ways. One of these is through small hydropower plants, which are the aftermath of hydropower development in areas traditionally associated with water use for energy purposes (northern and western Poland). The second is through other renewable energy sources, mainly biogas and solar energy and located primarily in southern Poland, in highly urbanized areas (e.g. Śląskie Voivodship). In conclusion, the development of small-scale renewable energy systems in Poland is regarded as a good option with respect to sustainable development.</p></abstract>

Small-scale renewable energy systems in the context of the development of distributed generation, are discussed for the case of Poland. A distributed energy system is efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, and is one of the most recent trends in the development of the energy sector in Poland. One of the important dimensions of this process is the creation of micro- and small-power producers based on renewable, locally-available energy sources. It is clear that the development of small-scale renewable energy producers takes place in two ways. One of these is through small hydropower plants, which are the aftermath of hydropower development in areas traditionally associated with water use for energy purposes (northern and western Poland). The second is through other renewable energy sources, mainly biogas and solar energy and located primarily in southern Poland, in highly urbanized areas (e.g. Śląskie Voivodship). In conclusion, the development of small-scale renewable energy systems in Poland is regarded as a good option with respect to sustainable development.

Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems in the Development of Distributed Generation in Poland

Department of Urban Studies and Regional Development Faculty of Earth Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruñ, Poland

Moravian Geographical Reports

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Malo-měřítkové systémy obnovitelné energie v rozvoji rozptýlené výroby v Polsku

Small-scale renewable energy systems in the context of the development of distributed generation, are discussed for the case of Poland. A distributed energy...

Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems in the Development of Distributed Generation in Poland

Published Online: Jul 29, 2014

Page range: 34 - 43

Received: Oct 30, 2013

Accepted: May 14, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgr-2014-0010

Keywords
distributed generation, small-scale renewable energy, Poland

© 2014 Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems in the Development of Distributed Generation in Poland

Published Online: Jul 29, 2014

Page range: 34 - 43

Received: Oct 30, 2013

Accepted: May 14, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgr-2014-0010

Keywordsdistributed generation, small-scale renewable energy, Poland

© 2014 Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
distributed generation, small-scale renewable energy, Poland