The aim of this Chapter is to analyse the benefits and identify potential risks in regard to actual as well as future use of different sources of renewable energy in Sogn og Fjordane County. The recommendations given in regards to renewable energy for this specific area are formulated based on a comparative case study of renewable energy production looking at best practice from three different countries. Analysis of these cases and additional statistical data on Sogn og Fjordane County has led to recommendations on how to expand renewable energy production in the area by utilizing the counties potential in forest biomass, waste and wind power. Benefits from renewable energy production on a social, economic and environmental level are discussed in the chapter. Furthermore it is described how benefits can be obtained through clearing forest, diversification of sources of renewable energy and taking advantage of available natural resources in the county. Reducing negative impact on landscape associated with installation of infrastructure for energy production is suggested to be mitigated through architectural solutions for integration of windmills and wind generators in the area. Last, but not least this chapter emphasises the importance of encouraging formation of farmer associations and connecting different stakeholders from rural areas to establish community based production of alternative energy and use of forest biomass residues.
Renewable Energy and Local Development
DE MENNA, FABIO;
2011
Abstract
The aim of this Chapter is to analyse the benefits and identify potential risks in regard to actual as well as future use of different sources of renewable energy in Sogn og Fjordane County. The recommendations given in regards to renewable energy for this specific area are formulated based on a comparative case study of renewable energy production looking at best practice from three different countries. Analysis of these cases and additional statistical data on Sogn og Fjordane County has led to recommendations on how to expand renewable energy production in the area by utilizing the counties potential in forest biomass, waste and wind power. Benefits from renewable energy production on a social, economic and environmental level are discussed in the chapter. Furthermore it is described how benefits can be obtained through clearing forest, diversification of sources of renewable energy and taking advantage of available natural resources in the county. Reducing negative impact on landscape associated with installation of infrastructure for energy production is suggested to be mitigated through architectural solutions for integration of windmills and wind generators in the area. Last, but not least this chapter emphasises the importance of encouraging formation of farmer associations and connecting different stakeholders from rural areas to establish community based production of alternative energy and use of forest biomass residues.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
