Methods and Proposals for Meeting Energy Needs

• Autorzy: Wes Grebski , Stefan Czerwiński , Jan Kania
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The article includes a comparative analysis of different methods of solving energy problems especially meeting the demand for electricity. Energy problems became a global concern due to the rapid increase in the world population. Energy consumption reflects the habits of the society and the nature of the economy. The focus of the article is the analysis of the United States (USA) energy economy in terms of meeting the needs of industry and society. It includes a comparison of costs of generating electricity obtained from various sources. It also includes an analysis of opportunities and threats related to the energy sector's dependence on individual energy sources. Meeting the demand for electricity cannot be solved by increasing only the energy generation. The cost of increasing electricity production is always higher compared to increasing energy efficiency. The impact of energy efficiency of devices on energy management was also assessed. The publication also contains practical conclusions and recommendations regarding energy management on a global scale. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

PL

Energia odnawialna; Energia wiatru; Energia elektryczna

EN

Renewable energy; Wind energy; Electric power

• Czasopismo: New Trends in Production Engineering
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: 3(1) Selected Aspects of Production Engineering in Management and Materials Engineering
• Strony: 98-109

Twórcy

autor

Wes Grebski

• The Pennsylvania State University, USA

autor

Stefan Czerwiński

• Silesian University of Technology, Poland

autor

Jan Kania

• Silesian University of Technology, Poland

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/ntpe-2020-0009