Sustainability assessment of the energy generation systems

Wojciech Drożdż; Yuriy Vovk; Katarzyna Widera; Agnieszka Łopatka; Andrzej Gawlik

doi:10.14254/jsdtl.2023.8-2.19

Wojciech Drożdż ⁽¹⁾ , Yuriy Vovk ⁽²⁾ , Katarzyna Widera ⁽³⁾ , Agnieszka Łopatka ⁽⁴⁾ , Andrzej Gawlik ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Management Institute, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin , Poland

(2) Department of Automobiles, Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, 56, Ruska Str., 46001 Ternopil , Ukraine

(3) Faculty of Economics and Management, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole , Poland

(4) Institute of Economics and Finance, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin , Poland

(5) Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 70-310 Szczecin , Poland

https://doi.org/10.14254/jsdtl.2023.8-2.19

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)

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sustainable energy, energy generation systems, European Union, multi-criteria decision analysis, policy support

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Purpose: This paper aims to assess the sustainability of energy generation systems in various European Union countries. It seeks to understand the diverse challenges and opportunities these countries face in transitioning to sustainable energy. Methodology: The study employs a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) approach, considering economic, environmental, and social aspects. Data from various databases, including Eurostat, the International Energy Agency, and the World Bank, were analyzed. Results: The results reveal significant variations in sustainability performance across different countries and regions. With strong policy support and high public awareness, Scandinavian countries generally performed well across all sustainability indicators. In contrast, Eastern European countries faced more challenges due to their heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Theoretical Contribution: This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable energy by providing a comprehensive assessment of the sustainability of energy generation systems. It underscores the complex and multifaceted nature of sustainability and the various factors that influence it. Practical Implications: The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and energy providers. They highlight the importance of policy support, public awareness, and acceptance in promoting sustainable energy. They also underscore the need for continued efforts and interventions to address the challenges faced by countries heavily reliant on fossil fuels.

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Authors

Wojciech Drożdż

Management Institute, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin

wojciech.drozdz@usz.edu.pl (Primary Contact)

Yuriy Vovk

Department of Automobiles, Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, 56, Ruska Str., 46001 Ternopil

Katarzyna Widera

Faculty of Economics and Management, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole

Agnieszka Łopatka

Institute of Economics and Finance, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin

Andrzej Gawlik

Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 70-310 Szczecin

Drożdż, W., Vovk, Y., Widera, K., Łopatka, A., & Gawlik, A. (2023). Sustainability assessment of the energy generation systems. Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics, 8(2), 249–258. https://doi.org/10.14254/jsdtl.2023.8-2.19

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