Renewable Energy in the Pomerania Voivodeship—Institutional, Economic, Environmental and Physical Aspects in Light of EU Energy Transformation

Energies, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 14(24), С. 8221 - 8221

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2021

In the era of globalization and rapid economic growth, affecting most world economies, increased production consumption are leading to higher levels energy consumption. The growing demand for means that resources from conventional sources not sufficient; moreover, its generates high costs contributes emission greenhouse gases waste. view above, many countries have opted implement an transformation. transition allows system based on fuels mainly renewable (RE) low-emission sources. EU, development a “green economy” has become strategic goal in fight against climate change. RE offers possibility improve security given country entire EU. New, innovative technologies also increase attractiveness competitiveness economies Member States. line with EU strategy, activities carried out aim achieve situation which, 2050, will endanger environment. main purpose this article was assessment sector Pomerania region context To goal, PEST analysis regarding functioning selected Polish used potential determined using GIS tools basis physical conditions. presents research hypothesis within Voivodeship possesses appropriate potential, which allow self-sufficient use these (according strategy). implementation set allowed verification hypothesis, where would cover Voivodeship’s needs due electricity heat. conducted shows regions meet criteria outlined legal documents them successfully intended period.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of COVID-19 Impact on the Private Sector: A Multi-Country Analysis Based on Survey Data

Energies, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 14(14), С. 4155 - 4155

Опубликована: Июль 9, 2021

Our paper aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on private sector companies in terms sales, production, finance and employment. We check whether country industry which operate, government financial support loan access matter behaviour performances during pandemic. use a microdata set from worldwide survey more than 15,729 conducted between April September 2020 by World Bank. Logistic regression is used assess factors increase likelihood businesses suffering due results show that negatively impacts performance almost all countries analysed, but stronger effect observed among firms developing countries. The pandemic harmful providing services those representing manufacturing sector. Due pandemic, suffer mainly sales liquidity decrease rather employment reduction. number temporary workers an important factor significantly reduces probability exports or supply decline. analysis indicate policy tools supporting enterprises such as increasing flexibility labour market directing aid

Язык: Английский

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Reviewing the Situation and Prospects for Developing Small Renewable Energy Systems in Poland

Energies, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 16(21), С. 7339 - 7339

Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in the number small renewable energy sources (RES) power plants and volume generated years 2016–2020, with an outlook year 2025. covered area Poland, including division into provinces different energy. Absolute values electric production sale were presented, addition calculated structure indices. Moreover, using determined for every Polish province. A classification made, where four classes distinguished depending on RES operating provinces. research results allowed us diagnose current situation make a prognosis future, which may translate support development particular types installations, natural economic characteristics each area. added value stems from fact that previous reports focused mainly micro or large time span data before during pandemic. This made it possible assess impact pandemic sources.

Язык: Английский

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Would it have been cheaper to let them become unemployed? Costs and benefits of First Aid intervention for companies in Slovakia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Equilibrium Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(1), С. 139 - 169

Опубликована: Март 30, 2024

Research background: The global COVID-19 pandemic, which started in the first quarter of 2020, triggered unprecedented economic challenges, prompting governments worldwide to implement intervention measures mitigate its impacts on business and employment. Without state’s financial help, many companies were forced lay off their employees. Among these was First Aid program introduced Slovakia April aimed at providing support facing operational disruptions potential layoffs Purpose article: This study assesses impact during pandemic unemployment selected sectors, with an emphasis aspect, emphasising international relevance long-term implications state crisis period. By analysing effectiveness preserving jobs mitigating research seeks offer valuable insights that can inform response strategies labour market policies country beyond national borders. Methods: Employing a counterfactual approach, we quantify consequence Aid+ budget, comparing costs against benefits maintaining employment targeted sectors. Through this methodological framework, aim provide replicable model for evaluating efficacy programs different socio-economic contexts. Findings & value added: Our analysis reveals not only immediate but also broader policy management strategies. elucidating cost-benefit measures, contributes effective times crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Business Formation during the Coronavirus Pandemic. A Regional Analysis Considering Knowledge and Technological Intensity

ECONOMIC COMPUTATION AND ECONOMIC CYBERNETICS STUDIES AND RESEARCH, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 55(4/2021), С. 199 - 214

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2021

The topic of business formation is especially relevant today when humankind faces the biggest global crisis since World War II.The protection jobs and workers vital, a plethora measures have been implemented outburst coronavirus pandemic in 2020.Remote activity interactions, whether forced or voluntary, shaped economic landscape, restructured organizations, reallocated workforce across industries.In such context, this study investigates dynamics Romania throughout first year pandemic.Business registered significant growth second half 2020, surpassing level previous year.The analysis performed at regional level, for 42 administrative regions, considering intensity knowledge technology levels industries which new was formed, according to Eurostat classification industries.The score Knowledge Technology Intensity (KTIRS) calculated level.The clustering regions resulted 6 cluster templates, given industrial structure formation.

Язык: Английский

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