CSD Policy Brief №. 138: The Lowest Hanging Fruit: Realising the Wind Energy Potential in Bulgaria
Политически брифинг № 138 на CSD: НАЙ-ЛОГИЧНАТА СЛЕДВАЩА СТЪПКА КЪМ ЕНЕРГИЙНИЯ ПРЕХОД: РЕАЛИЗИРАНЕ НА ПОТЕНЦИАЛА ЗА ВЯТЪРНАТА ЕНЕРГИЯ В БЪЛГАРИЯ

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Subject(s): Environmental and Energy policy, Green Transformation
Published by: Център за изследване на демокрацията
Keywords: wind-enwergy in Bulgaira;
Summary/Abstract: Wind generated electricity offers several advantages, including high capacity factors and resilience against seasonal variations, resulting in a relatively low Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE). Additionally, wind projects require less land acquisition and can complement other agricultural or economic activities. Wind energy plays a crucial role in stabilizing the power grid during periods of reduced sunlight, and during times of excess electricity supply, the surplus power can be utilized for hydrogen production in industries. The slow adoption of wind energy in Bulgaria can be primarily attributed to various governance shortcomings. These include frequent and unplanned changes in regulations, technical and administrative obstacles before grid access, opposition from local communities, land use and environmental conflicts, and a general lack of political commitment to accelerate the investments in the sector. // This policy brief is a brief overview of a detailed study overseen by the Austrian Institute of Technology assessing the technically achievable onshore and offshore wind energy potential in Bulgaria. It also pinpoints essential policy actions needed to harness this potential while safeguarding power supply security and adhering to the most stringent standards for land use, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation.

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