Territory landscape and renewable energies : pilot experiences scenario assessment

Abstract

Most of the world still relies heavily on fossil fuels and nuclear power to generate its electricity. This situation is associated with a number of negative effects affecting the health of citizens, resulting in instability of the Earth’s climate, and affecting the proper provision of clean air, water and energy independence for future generations. Renewable Energy Sources (RES) are today offering cleaner energy technologies, resulting in lower environmental impact.. They offer more energy security and stability. The European Directive 28/2009/CE has been adopted with the aim of promoting energy using RES. One of the targets is to have 20% of the total energy to be generated from RES by the year 2020. Member States are to implement ‘appropriate measures’ to maintain this commitment. Malta’s target is set at 10%.