Contribution of Renewable Energy Sources to Electricity Production in Galicia (Spain)
- Míguez, J.L. 1
- López-González, L.M. 2
- Porteiro, J. 1
- Paz, C. 1
- Granada, E. 1
- Morán, J.C. 1
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Universidade de Vigo
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Universidad de La Rioja
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ISSN: 1556-7036
Year of publication: 2006
Volume: 28
Issue: 11
Pages: 995-1012
Type: Article
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Abstract
The use of renewable energy offers a decrease in external energy dependence; a boost to local and regional component manufacturing industries; promotion of regional engineering; increased R & D, decrease in impact of electricity production and transformation; increase in the level of services for the rural population; creation of employment, etc. To achieve these benefits, a series of actions are required, among which the following are particularly important: creation of a suitable climate for performing R training of technicians in design, production, and maintenance of equipment; motivation for establishing a new market; proper financing; fostering of appropriate technologies; practical demonstration of results; etc. This article reviews the progress made in the Autonomous Community of Galicia in terms of the introduction of renewable energy technologies (RETs) and examines the possibility of meeting a target of 90% coverage (practical electrical self-sufficiency) by 2010.