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Models and Directions of Education in Technical and Technological Aspects of Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 5845

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Jakub Sikora

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Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Power Engineering and Automation, University of Agriculture in Kraków, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
Interests: optimization of the production of biogas from waste and agricultural biomass; the bidder’s development for fertilizer and energy purposes; biogas production from the organic fraction of municipal waste
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Prof. Dr. Anna Szeląg-Sikora

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Faculty of Production and Power Engineering, University of Agriculture in Krakow, ul. Balicka 116B , 30-149 Kraków, Poland
Interests: spatial and environmental framework for RES developmentl operation and reliability of RES systems; sustainable development; economic efficiency of innovative projects, management
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Dr. Zofia Gródek-Szostak

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Department of Economics and Enterprise Organization, Cracow University of Economics, ul. Rakowicka 27, 31-510 Krakow, Poland
Interests: education, political and legal framework for the public funding of innovative RES projects; technological cooperation; innovation partnerships; technology transfer; sustainable development; economic efficiency of innovative projects
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Dr. Luis Ochoa Siguencia

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Department of Sport and Tourism Management, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
Interests: educational technology; innovation and technological cooperation; technology acceptance and sustainability, assessment simulation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As the Guest Editor, I kindly invite you to submit your papers to a Special Issue of Energies on “Models and Directions of Education in Technical and Technological Aspects of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs)”.

The increased popularity of renewable energy sources (RESs) has given rise to a growing number of RES-based power production facilities and installations. The increasing presence of these investments is one of the key factors shaping the landscape, and the perception of RESs.

In this era of a dynamically growing demand for energy, so-called energy education, or even renewable energy sources education, becomes a new obligatory part of both formal and informal education in all countries of the world.

The said education must emphasize practical application and commitment to acquiring technical and technological skills to perform complex operations related to harnessing solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy.

In this context, research on the identification of new educational models as well as the development and implementation of integrated technical and technological RES tools is important.

High-quality papers that explore this area and provide emerging solutions and visions for future research activities are sought. Theoretical and empirical studies, as well as state-of-the-art surveys, are welcome. Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts for review for publication in this Special Issue.

Topics that will be included in the publication could include:

  • Energy education;
  • Renewable energy sources education;
  • Formal and informal education on RESs;
  • Social aspects of RES popularization;
  • Technical and technological skills in RESs;
  • Educational networks in the RES sector;
  • System instruments for education on RESs;
  • Integration of RESs into current and future education systems;
  • Comparative studies of educational models in RESs;
  • Technical and technological innovations in RESs;
  • Development trends in the RES sector;
  • Best practice platforms in the RES sector;
  • Corporate social responsibility;
  • Local and regional conditions of RESs development;
  • Smart regional specializations;
  • Entrepreneurial process of discovery;
  • Support mechanisms for the RES sector;
  • Prosumer policy.
Prof. Jakub Sikora
Prof. Dr. Anna Szeląg-Sikora
Dr. Zofia Gródek-Szostak
Dr. Luis Ochoa Siguencia
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • energy
  • educational process 
  • digital transformation
  • RES techniques and technologies 
  • CSR 
  • innovation 
  • entrepreneurship 
  • regional development 
  • prosumer policy

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Assessment of the Multiannual Impact of the Grape Training System on GHG Emissions in North Tajikistan
by Naim Rashidov, Maciej Chowaniak, Marcin Niemiec, Gulov Saidali Mamurovich, Masaidov Jamshed Gufronovich, Zofia Gródek-Szostak, Anna Szeląg-Sikora, Jakub Sikora, Maciej Kuboń and Monika Komorowska
Energies 2021, 14(19), 6160; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14196160 - 27 Sep 2021
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The overarching goal of agricultural sciences is to optimize production technology to rationalize the use of production resources, energy, and space. Due to its high fertilization and water requirements, the vine is a plant with a high potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [...] Read more.
The overarching goal of agricultural sciences is to optimize production technology to rationalize the use of production resources, energy, and space. Due to its high fertilization and water requirements, the vine is a plant with a high potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The modifying factor in the production technology is plantation management. To reach the assumed goal, a field experiment was conducted in the years 2001–2020, and the following training systems were used: multi-arm fan system (A) trunk height <30 cm, (B) 80 cm, (C) 120 cm, one-side multi-arm, paired planting (D) 120 cm, (E) 140 cm. The total amount of GHGs emitted in vine cultivation was calculated according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. The system boundaries were: establishing the plantation, the production and use of fertilizers and pesticides, energy consumption for agricultural treatments, and gas emissions from the soil. The amount of GHG emissions for cultivation using the systems A, B, C ranged from 426.77 to 556.34 kg of CO2-eq Mg of yield−1, while in the case of D and E systems, the value was approx. 304.37 to 306.23 CO2-eq Mg of yield−1. When comparing this stage with total annual emissions related to cultivation (for 1 ha), the amount of emitted GHGs at this stage is from approx. 42% to 58% higher than from annual emission related to cultivation. Concrete poles are the main element related with GHG emission during stage of plantation establishment, from 97 to 98% of emission. In the case of annual production, nitrogen fertilizers are responsible for approx. 36%. Moreover, the results show that systems D and E increased the average annual fruit yield (per 19 years of research) by approx. 68% compared to the A, B, C systems. There was no difference in the yield of plants with different height of shoots in the D and E systems. The “one-side, multi-arm, paired planting system” was characterized by the highest production and environmental efficiency. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Models and Directions of Education in Technical and Technological Aspects of Renewable Energy Sources (RES))
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Energy Conservation Behaviors and Awareness of Polish, Czech and Ukrainian Students: A Case Study
by Zofia Gródek-Szostak, Mateusz Malinowski, Marcin Suder, Klaudia Kwiecień, Stanisław Bodziacki, Magdalena D. Vaverková, Alżbeta Maxianová, Anna Krakowiak-Bal, Urszula Ziemiańczyk, Hrihorii Uskij, Karolina Kotulewicz-Wisińska, Rafał Lisiakiewicz, Agata Niemczyk, Anna Szeląg-Sikora and Marcin Niemiec
Energies 2021, 14(18), 5599; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14185599 - 7 Sep 2021
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Energy education of the younger generation, who are the future decision makers, investors, consumers, scientists, or skilled labor force in new energy technologies, is crucial for the future of Europe and the world. However, beyond the long-term goals of energy education policies, the [...] Read more.
Energy education of the younger generation, who are the future decision makers, investors, consumers, scientists, or skilled labor force in new energy technologies, is crucial for the future of Europe and the world. However, beyond the long-term goals of energy education policies, the short-term effects on energy conservation and the promotion of renewable energy sources are equally as important. The main purpose of the paper is to identify and analyze the behavior of students (who study the issues related to energy saving and RES), in terms of energy conservation. The conducted analysis focused on examining and comparing the scope of responses of the surveyed students in individual countries, especially in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Ukraine. The survey was carried out using the computer-assisted web interview (CAWI). Descriptive and graphical methods were used to present the results. Statistical analysis of the collected data included basic measures of descriptive statistics and the chi-square test. The main results of the study are as follows: Almost 60% of the surveyed students follow the principles of energy conservation; however increased educational activities on eco-energy behaviors is recommended. The share of RES in the heating systems of the studied residential buildings is 9%, on average, with the highest percentage of houses in Poland (14%) and the lowest in Ukraine (only 2.6%). When compared with literature reports, the collect data show that educational activities can be as effective as a tool in implementing RES and pro-environmental behaviors as the government’s environmental policy and household subsidies. Full article
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