Rising energy prices for fossil fuels, the unreliable supply of energy imports during the last winters and - concerning the 12 new members states (NMS) - the demand by the European Union (EU) for developing National Renewable Energy Action Plans have stimulated the national discussion and...

The systematic review of rural energy research is important to accurately identify the existing shortcomings and future research directions for the advancement of the rural energy upgrading (REU). This article selects the research on rural energy from the perspective of the economy, environment...