Abstract
Nowadays, while cities are often subject to research in terms of their development, especially smart development, studies on rural areas are rare. However, the development of the latter is very important. It is important that rural areas develop economically and socially. Smart villages are a challenge for the modern energy sector. The authors of the article try to answer the question: What are the challenges for the modern energy sector in the context of rural development? The aim of this article is to identify challenges for the modern power industry in the concept of smart countryside development. The article begins with the presentation of the essence of smart villages and the essence of energy policy. The research facilitated the identification of basic challenges that prevent or slow down the development of the smart villages in terms of modern energy solutions, as perceived by experts and residents, and farmers and entrepreneurs operating in rural areas. The article identifies a number of energy challenges in the context of a smart village. They include, among others, a lack of awareness regarding the impact of energy on the environment, a low level of public knowledge about new energy solutions, and a lack of social trust in modern energy solutions in rural areas. The research was conducted in rural areas in the north-western part of Poland. At the end, the article presents a model of rural development in the context of the modern energy sector. The research also allowed the creation of a smart village development model that focuses on smart economy, intelligent environment, intelligent people, and intelligent governance. Since these are universal solutions, they can be used as a proposition for other countries.
Highlights
Energy is used in all branches of the national economy
The research facilitated the identification of basic challenges that prevent or slow down the development of the smart village in the area of modern energy solutions, as perceived by experts and residents, and farmers and entrepreneurs operating in rural areas
Solutions in rural areas lack of experienced staff working in local government units
Summary
Energy is used in all branches of the national economy. The research facilitated the identification of basic challenges that prevent or slow down the development of the smart village in the area of modern energy solutions, as perceived by experts and residents, and farmers and entrepreneurs operating in rural areas. The national energy policy (like other sectoral policies [1]) should meet political, economic, and social goals of the state and those of its citizens. The main imperative of the Polish energy doctrine is to ensure access to electricity and heat for all citizens and the economy, while maintaining acceptable energy prices, economic competitiveness, and at the same time maintaining a high level of energy security and independence [2,3].
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