Comparative analysis of the use of renewable energy sources in selected countries

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to present the results of a comparative analysis of energy consumption from renewable sources in total energy consumption in four European countries - Italy, Norway, Ukraine and Serbia. The research is based on the analysis of scientific literature and secondary data sources. Based on a comprehensive literature review and analysis of statistical data from this area, the answer is obtained to the research question: what is the amount of the used renewable energy sources (RES) in selected European countries, which RES are used, in which sectors of the economy and what are the socio-economic effects of RES consumption. In addition, brief overviews of the framework and incentive measures that are applied in selected countries are presented in order to stimulate the use of renewable energy sources.

Keywords

• renewable energy sources
• use of RES
• regulation of RES
• incentive measures
• socio-economic effects