SWOT analysis of renewable energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland): current progress, prospects and policy implications

Renewable energy (RE) plays an increasingly important role in the economy of almost every country in the world. In order to examine the state of renewable energy (RE) in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland), a literature review was carried out, anonymous surveys were conducted, a SWOT (Strenghts, Weakne...

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Published in:Environment, development and sustainability development and sustainability, 2022, Vol.24 (1), p.77-111
Main Authors: Igliński, B., Skrzatek, M., Kujawski, W., Cichosz, M., Buczkowski, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Capital
Decision analysis
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecology
Economic Geology
Economic Growth
Energy
Energy conversion
Energy industry
Environment
Environmental Economics
Environmental Management
Literature reviews
Polls & surveys
Prospects
Regulation
Renewable energy
Renewable resources
Respondents
Review
Simplification
Solar energy
Sustainable Development
SWOT analysis
Threat evaluation
Transformation
Wind power
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Summary:Renewable energy (RE) plays an increasingly important role in the economy of almost every country in the world. In order to examine the state of renewable energy (RE) in Mazowieckie Voivodeship (Poland), a literature review was carried out, anonymous surveys were conducted, a SWOT (Strenghts, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and TOWS analysis were carried out and the potential of RE in Mazowieckie voivodship was estimated. The total capacity of all installations is equal to 712 MW. In recent months, number of prosumers have increased to 11,742 in the Voivodeship, and the capacity of their installations is estimated at 66 MW. Simplification of legal regulations and educating society is strongly recommended. Respondents in the survey and SWOT analysis on the future of the energy sector in Mazowieckie Voivodeship show that solar energy (35.5% of respondents) and wind energy (24.5% of respondents) have the greatest chances for the development. Development of the RE sector in the Voivodeship means new jobs, both in this sector and around it. Significant RE potential together with large project financing possibilities may cause Mazowieckie Voivodeship to be a leader in RE production in Poland. It is this Voivodeship (with its capital Warsaw) that can serve as an example of the energy transformation towards 100% RE.
ISSN:1387-585X
1573-2975
DOI:10.1007/s10668-021-01490-1