Comparison of the Development of Renewable Electrical Energy Power Sources Between Region of South-Eastern Europe and Conveniently Selected European Countries

Abstract

Development and incorporation of renewable electrical energy power sources (REEPS) into electric power systems of the European countries is guided from the one hand by relevant legislative. On the other hand, dynamics of REEPSs application and consequently utilization is dominantly dependent on countries' economic strength to support it through appropriate mechanisms. Therefore, very different experiences, applications and growth rates are evident across European countries. This paper presents an overview of the present states and trends achieved so far, for the South-Eastern Europe region and several selected European countries, namely Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Portugal. It also provides comparative analysis between them, whereas South-Eastern Europe region is observed as a whole, i.e. it is considered as one entity, although this region is comprised out of eleven countries, very different among themselves with respect to REEPS utilization. From this comparison and observed dissimilarities, appropriate conclusions were drawn, indicating plausibility of the present situation and possibilities and needs for the further steps to be taken in each of them with respect to further and continuous REEPS development.