The dynamic processes involving the energy sector are characterized by the need to identify adequate ways of dealing with the challenges resulting from increased dependency on imports, concerns over sup¬plies of fossil fuels worldwide and clearly discernable climate change. For some years now, numerous community and national programmes have been underway, favoured by the process of liberalization and transformation of energy markets, supporting - by means of techno¬logical innovations, the evolution of the energy generation system, in particular electricity – an effective transition from the current energy model to a different scheme that envisages the widespread use of renewable energy sources (res). Renewable energy sources or (res) could effectively claim a central role in reducing both greenhouse gas emissions as well as European Union (EU) dependence on imports of fossil fuels (in particular oil and gas). Renewable energy, however, remains on the fringe of the European energy mix; it still costs more than conventional energy – despite the fact that costs have been falling steadily for the last 20 years – owing to the investment required and the fact that negative consequences, particularly the long-term impact on health or the environment - have not been fully taken into account.
Renewable Energy Sources – The Italian Scenario: Opportunities and Limits
SICA, DANIELA
2009-01-01
Abstract
The dynamic processes involving the energy sector are characterized by the need to identify adequate ways of dealing with the challenges resulting from increased dependency on imports, concerns over sup¬plies of fossil fuels worldwide and clearly discernable climate change. For some years now, numerous community and national programmes have been underway, favoured by the process of liberalization and transformation of energy markets, supporting - by means of techno¬logical innovations, the evolution of the energy generation system, in particular electricity – an effective transition from the current energy model to a different scheme that envisages the widespread use of renewable energy sources (res). Renewable energy sources or (res) could effectively claim a central role in reducing both greenhouse gas emissions as well as European Union (EU) dependence on imports of fossil fuels (in particular oil and gas). Renewable energy, however, remains on the fringe of the European energy mix; it still costs more than conventional energy – despite the fact that costs have been falling steadily for the last 20 years – owing to the investment required and the fact that negative consequences, particularly the long-term impact on health or the environment - have not been fully taken into account.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
