This article aims to present some opportunities for improved solar energy utilization by raising the share of renewables in energy generation in the Visegrád Countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary). The analysis is based on the status of the renewable energy targets in the member countries and their future possibilities. This paper derives input through a thorough investigation of independent data, government policies, European Commission reports, and other data available online with free access. The analysis is processed by focusing on Hungary, as a country with various possible facets of solar energy demand and supply in the region. The assessment methodology is in the context of a geographical map, technical regression analysis, temperature distribution profiles, and the relative trends of solar potential in Hungary. The country currently has ten solar power plants with more than 10 MWp, and five remarkable plants under 10 MWp capacity spread over Hungary. The analysis on geographical aspects clubbed with technical and solar affecting parameters was carried out to harvest the sustainable potential of solar energy in the region. This study attempts to establish a relationship between the current and future prospects of solar energy in Hungary as a nation, and as part of the Visegrád countries, based on assessment for a sustainable future.
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A minőség fogalma és szerepe a vállalatirányításban folyamatosan fejlődik. A tanulmány áttekinti, hogy a termék-és folyamat megfelelőségének megközelítésétől több évtizedes fejlődéssel hogyan jutottunk el a minő-ség mai, integráló jelentéséig. Napjainkra a minőségügy gyakorlati alkalmazásai fokozatosan fonódtak össze a környezetvédelemmel, szociális felelősségvállalással, a munkavédelemmel és más területekkel. A fogyasztói társadalom sajátosságainak a minőségügy és a minőségszemlélet fejlődésére gyakorolt hatása mellett a szerző vizsgálata kitér a minőségirányítási rendszerek evolúciójára. Az ISO 9001 szabvány 2015-ös kiadásának struktúrája és követelményei újszerű keretet teremtenek a szervezetek számára a minőségszemlélet kiterjesztéséhez és az integrált irányítási rendszerek bevezetéséhez is. A tanulmány kitér arra, hogy az értékteremtés és a folyamatszemlélet alkalmazásához kapcsolódó módszerek hogyan állíthatók a törekvések szolgálatába.
Renewable and nuclear power technologies are considered alternatives to fossil-based power. However, which of the two is superior remains a matter of contention. Besides technological development, local access to resources, and energy policies, social acceptance is a key issue; informing future decisions on energy sources thus requires a complex approach. Personal attitudes to energy technologies may differ from professional opinions and national policies. The purpose of this study is to explore the attitudes and opinions regarding renewable and nuclear power generation technologies by pairwise comparison. This evaluation includes the return on the investment, the availability of said technologies, environmental impact, knowledge/need of use, and expectations for future of energy production. The research sample consists of 250 randomly selected Hungarian higher education students as representatives of future corporate decision-makers. The results show that the respondents demonstrate an appreciation of renewable energy technologies. Solar energy is appreciated, but confidence in nuclear power is low, except for its future role. These opinions are not consistent with the national energy policies or professional evaluations. These differences will allow us to refine communication and education in the field.
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