Abstract
In this study we propose some green energy strategies for sustainable development. In this regard, seven green energy strategies are taken into consideration to determine the sectoral, technological, and application impact ratios. Based on these ratios, we derive a new parameter as the green energy impact ratio. In addition, the green energy-based sustainability ratio is obtained by depending upon the green energy impact ratio, and the green energy utilization ratio that is calculated using actual energy data taken from literature. In order to verify these parameters, three cases are considered. Consequently, it can be considered that the sectoral impact ratio is more important and should be kept constant as much as possible in a green energy policy implementation. Moreover, the green energy-based sustainability ratio increases with an increase of technological, sectoral, and application impact ratios. This means that all negative effects on the industrial, technological, sectoral and social developments partially and/or completely decrease throughout the transition and utilization to and of green energy and technologies when possible sustainable energy strategies are preferred and applied. Thus, the sustainable energy strategies can make an important contribution to the economies of the countries where green energy (e.g., wind, solar, tidal, biomass) is abundantly produced. Therefore, the investment in green energy supply and progress should be encouraged by governments and other authorities for a green energy replacement of fossil fuels for more environmentally benign and sustainable future.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3623-3633 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Energy Policy |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
The authors acknowledge the support provided by Nigde University in Turkey and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada in Canada.
Funders | Funder number |
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Nigde University in Turkey | |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology | |
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada |
Keywords
- Fossil fuel
- Green energy
- Sustainable development