Conceptualizing and achieving energy security: The case of Belarus

Novikau, Aliaksandr

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2019.100408

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“…In non-EU countries, the problem was the lack of sufficient state incentives to invest in this type of energy. Tools and incentives were available, but these solutions were not effective (Novikau, 2019;Pablo-Romero et al, 2021;Đurašković, 2021). Economic affiliation had a great influence on the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.…”

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“…In non-EU postcommunist countries, plans to develop renewable energy production are not as ambitious as in the EU. For example, in Belarus, it was assumed that the share of renewable energy in total energy production should amount to 6% in 2020 and only 9% in 2030 (Novikau, 2019). On the other hand, the Western Balkans countries (Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia) set ambitious goals for developing renewable energy in their long-term strategies.…”

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Changes in the production of energy from renewable sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

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The main aim of this paper was to determine changes in renewable energy production in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The specific objectives were to assess the degree of concentration of renewable energy and the pace of changes in the volume of production of this energy from individual sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as to determine the structure according to renewable energy sources to show the directions of changes. Central and Eastern Europe countries were covered in the research, meaning that a total of 23 countries were included in the analysis. The data used in the study was obtained from the IRENA and World Bank databases. The research period covered the years from 2011 to 2019. For data analysis, the following methods were used: Index methods, Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve, and Grade Data Analysis. The development of the renewable energy sector and modernisation of the energy structure are of great importance for countries to meet their climate obligations. Large-scale energy production from renewable sources could reduce a 60% reduction in the temperature rise. Additionally, such activities will contribute to an increase in energy efficiency by 90%. The energy transition would also bring more comprehensive social and environmental benefits. Thus far, researchers have dealt with energy consumption-related problems in Central and Eastern Europe countries. This article focuses on the production of renewable energy in countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The article fills the research gap in this area. It refers to the situation in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe at a time when developing renewable energy has become very important. In our analysis, we examine renewable energy production in countries located in one region but are and are not EU members. Thanks to this, it will be possible to observe differences in terms of belonging to economic groups. In the case of the pace of changes and the structure of renewable energy produced, a difference can be found between the EU member countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the group of countries outside the EU. The fastest renewable energy production growth was achieved in EU member countries of Central and Eastern Europe. In the case of the mentioned countries, the production of solar, wind, and bioenergy was developed. In other countries, hydropower production was set and treated as a traditional energy source. Generally, in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the development of energy based on renewable energy sources was not dependent on the pace of economic development of the country. Decision-makers in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe should develop the production of renewable energy from sources that are the easiest and cheapest to use. This is the only way to increase the production of renewable energy in developing countries.

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“…Energy availability refers to the ability to secure "sufficient and uninterrupted supply" and the minimization of the dependence on imported fuels. Therefore, availability relates to ensuring relative independence and diversification of energy fuels and services [12].…”

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The important factors of Saudi Arabian policymaking in renewable energy resources

Hajimineh¹,

Moghani²

2023

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There is no doubt that Saudi Arabia exports the most oil. The country has considered notable investments in Renewable Energy to diversify its economy and decrease dependence on oil export. The research aims to analyze the key factors that have influenced Saudi Arabia's renewable energy policy. The main question of our article is: What are the influential factors in Saudi Arabia's energy policy on renewable energy sources? In response, the research hypothesizes that the growing energy consumption of Saudi Arabia and its favorable geographical location for renewable energy production caused the country to invest in renewable energy for its energy mix, economy, and carbon emission reductions. To investigate the research hypothesis, we have used the theoretical framework of energy security by Benjamin Sovacool. The findings show that Saudi Arabia’s capital investments in renewable energy provide opportunities for the government to create a modern industry that creates jobs and revenue with the support of the private sector. Furthermore, industries and residences use renewable energy for electricity. Therefore, renewable energy has decreased fossil fuel dependence and diversification of the country's energy mix consumption. Data are collected through the library method. The analysis method is descriptive.

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“…Also, from the view of the energy dilemma, the comparative analysis between the transition towards renewable energy sources and prioritizing fossil fuels as reliable supplies is investigated (Taherahmadi et al 2021 ; Mabea 2020 ; Pérez et al 2019 ; Novikau 2019 ; Gillessen et al 2019 ; Lu et al 2019 ; Zaman and Brudermann 2018 ; Jun et al 2009 ). They conclude that focusing on renewables lowers the import dependence of the economy, while reliable supplies through transmission and storage capability can mitigate the volatility and costs of the energy environment.…”

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Energy security: the role of shale technology

Shirazi

2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Sustainable energy systems are sensitive to the countries’ energy portfolio decisions, shaping geopolitics and contributing to the global energy security (ES). Accordingly, this paper applies the “Markov regime-switching” method to explore the impact of “the North American shale technology” (NAST) on behavioral regimes of the US energy security measurements (ESM), e.g., diversity of primary energy demand ($${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{I}}$$ ESI I ), net energy import dependence ($${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{II}}$$ ESI II ), non-fossil fuel resource portfolio ($${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{III}}$$ ESI III ), and crude oil import dependency ($${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{IV}}$$ ESI IV ). The findings confirm time-varying and asymmetric behavior of the US ESM before and after the NAST. Specifically, the overall interaction of substitution effect and scale effect of NAST strengthens the US energy systems through $${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{I}}$$ ESI I , $${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{III}}$$ ESI III , and $${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{IV}}$$ ESI IV , while $${\mathrm{ESI}}_{\mathrm{II}}$$ ESI II leads to higher risks of the US energy supply security. Consequently, the shale reserves development, diversification of primary energy demand and import supply, and advanced energy transport and trading policies, are suggested to overcome the barriers in achieving (i) availability, (ii) accessibility, (iii) affordability, and (iv) acceptability aspects of ES and vulnerability reduction of the US energy systems in respect of risk and resilience.

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Conceptualizing and achieving energy security: The case of Belarus

Cited by 35 publications

References 63 publications

Changes in the production of energy from renewable sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

Changes in the production of energy from renewable sources in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

The important factors of Saudi Arabian policymaking in renewable energy resources

Energy security: the role of shale technology

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