Potential for Electricity Generation from RES in Bulgaria and in the EU Cover Image

Потенциал за производство на електроенергия от ВЕИ в България и ЕС
Potential for Electricity Generation from RES in Bulgaria and in the EU

Author(s): Svetla Boneva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Renewable Energy Sources; RES Potential; RES Types; EU; Bulgaria;
Summary/Abstract: This research presents some concepts regarding the opportunities to develop electricity production from renewable energy sources (RES). Study notes that hydropower, wind power, solar energy as well as biomass present promising potential for electricity production in Bulgaria. It is demonstrated a necessity of full utilization of the Bulgarian natural resources as well as complete utilization of the already installed capacities in some RES power plants. Author discusses the overall potential of RES in the EU.