Atsinaujinančių energijos išteklių naudojimo Lietuvoje patirtis, reikšmė ir siekiai

Abstract

Renewable energy sources, their efficient use and development are among the strategic goals of sustainable national energy strategy, and implementation of these goals reduces dependence on fossil fuel import, increases security of heat supply and reduces emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The use of the above-mentioned resources can also reduce energy generation, improve the quality of the living environment, create jobs with simultaneous improvement of employment and reduction of social exclusion in the regions. The article provides an overview of the use of all renewable energy in Lithuania, including current status, sustainability aspects - economic, environmental and social - as well as discussion of future development trends and prospective.