What role can renewables play in Hungary's heat supply
The European Uinion dedicates an important role to renewable energy sources in fighting climate change. So far mainly technologies for electricity generation could spread, technologies for decentralised heat supply are rare.
Type:
Szakértői munka
Target:
The aim of the survey is to underline that a paradigm shift is needed in heat production. The study will provide European good examples for promoting renewable heating, and will serve with policy recommendation in order to support the spreading of geothermal, solar and biomass technologies for heat production. Related to the survey we will publish articles on our results and organise stakeholder meetings.
Target group:
national and regional (municipal) decision makers, investors
Description:
A significant part of Hungary's energy utilisation is being consumed in forms of heat. Renewable energy technologies suitable for heat generation are often also cheaper that their counterparts for electricity generation. This makes it inevitable that renewables shall become more attention in future. Renewable energy sources provide currently only 10 per cent of Hungarian heat production, while conditions and resources would make the manifold possible.
The aim of our survey is to analyse the potential that renewables could play in energy supply for heating purposes. According to Energiaklub's knowledge no such survey has been carried out in Hungary so far. The study will thus serve as important policy support document for national and local governments and will serve with useful information to potential investors.
