The sector of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) is growing very fast, with many innovations and applications becoming a reality. The continuous reduction of natural resources has forced all policymakers to turn to alternative energy sources. The total energy (oil and electricity consumption)...

An optimisation methodology is applied on the islands of Kephalonia and Ithaca (Prefecture of Kephalonia) in Greece, where various Renewable Energy Sources (RES) can be found and could be exploited to satisfy part of their energy needs. These resources are examined and a case study is performed...

An optimisation methodology is applied on the islands of Kephalonia and Ithaca (Prefecture of Kephalonia) in Greece, where various Renewable Energy Sources (RES) can be found and could be exploited to satisfy part of their energy needs. These resources are examined and a case study is performed...

The sector of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) is growing very fast, with many innovations and applications becoming a reality. The continuous reduction of natural resources has forced all policymakers to turn to alternative energy sources. The total energy (oil and electricity consumption)...

Germany could have reached obligations set by the Kyoto protocol earlier if German solar investments had been relocated to Sicily. Under the protocol, additional benefits of emission savings and energy production should rise to 72%. However in 2008, German solar power plants only accounted for...

Successful entrepreneurs contribute to employment, innovation and economic growth. Most countries recognise the importance of successful entrepreneurship and encourage the emergence of new and growth of already active enterprises. Voucher programmes represent mechanisms of financial support for...

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has emerged as a major player in the global economy and considers free trade agreements (FTAs) an important part of its global trading strategy. The PRC’s export industries are embedded in existing regional and global production networks and are...

Successful entrepreneurs contribute to employment, innovation and economic growth. Most countries recognise the importance of successful entrepreneurship and encourage the emergence of new and growth of already active enterprises. Voucher programmes represent mechanisms of financial support for...