Renewable energy resources in the system of sustainable development of Carpathian region of Ukraine

Abstract

Abstract The scientific novelty presented in this paper is to substantiate the extension of the resource potential of renewable energy sources in the Carpathian region with the creation of a set of maps in the geographic information system “Map Info”. For each type of renewable energy (solar, wind, small hydropower) a number of technical issues and advantages, technological ecologically safe priorities are defined. The detailed regional calculation of wind, solar, hydropower potential for the Carpathian region of Ukraine has been performed. The spatial limitations and possibilities of introducing renewable energy sources in the sustainable development of the region are scientifically substantiated. Renewable energy scenarios are proposed.