Renewable Energy and Rural Autonomy: A Case Study with Generalizations

F. Woch, Józef Hernik, Hans-Joachim Linke, Edward Sankowski, Milena Bęczkowska, Tomasz Noszczyk · 2017 · Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Summary. A Polish rural municipality currently uses no renewable energy but could meet 7.6% of electricity demand and 10.3% of thermal demand from solar, wind, water, and biogas sources. With development of thermal energy and biomass from set-aside land, the municipality could eventually supply 76.1% of resident energy needs by 2025. The study demonstrates how renewable energy can increase rural autonomy and support sustainable development.

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Woch, F., Hernik, J., Linke, H., Sankowski, E., Bęczkowska, M., & Noszczyk, T.. (2017). Renewable Energy and Rural Autonomy: A Case Study with Generalizations. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/74129

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DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/74129
Countries: Poland
Regions: Europe
Categories: energy, climate-and-environment
Added: 2026-04-28