Abstract
The realization of the principles of sustainable development in the Silesia Voivodeship assumes, among others, a low-emission economy and the implementation of renewable energy sources e.g. by increasing the use of solar energy for yield of heat and electricity. The article presents perspectives for solar energy obtaining and the potential of this renewable energy source in the region. It was pointed out, that due to the specificity of the place, the influence of factors limiting the availability of solar radiation such as: air pollutants emitted to the atmosphere, local episodes, weather anomalies, cannot be neglected. Fulfilling the priorities of sustainable development can significantly contribute to improving the quality of atmospheric air, and thus improve the availability of solar radiation in the Silesia Voivodeship.
Highlights
The issues of social, economic and technological development are closely linked to the permanent increase in energy demand
Meeting the rising energy demands in the various spheres of life activities often has an negative impact on the environment and causes a huge permanent changes in it
The priorities of sustainable development are currently being realised in the Silesia Voivodeship, including implementation of renewable energy and low-emission economy, placed in many documents, such as development strategies, operational programs, etc
Summary
The issues of social, economic and technological development are closely linked to the permanent increase in energy demand. In the rational management of environmental resources, it is essential to consider the requirements of sustainable development, which was defined as: „development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, and is considered on three areas: the environment, the society, the economy [2]. Effective use of existing resources, closely linked to environmental protection and minimization of its degradation, is are part of the implementation of the principle of sustainable development in the Silesia Voivodeship [3]. Achieving of energy sustainable development is possible through proper planning and rational energy management, which takes into account the use of renewable energy sources, and their implementation could reduce negative impacts on the environment and improving its quality [1, 3]. Among the renewable energy sources, the use of solar energy provides a potential opportunity for heat and electricity obtaining, and it is becoming more popular for meeting the energy needs of hospital, educational or recreational facilities, collective housing, as well as among individual recipients
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