Renewable energy sources and rationale use of energy development in the countries of GCC: Myth or reality?

Doukas, H; Patlitzianas, KD; Kagiannas, AG; Psarras, J

dc.contributor.author	Doukas, H	en
dc.contributor.author	Patlitzianas, KD	en
dc.contributor.author	Kagiannas, AG	en
dc.contributor.author	Psarras, J	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:25:04Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:25:04Z
dc.date.issued	2006	en
dc.identifier.issn	0960-1481	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/17531
dc.subject	Gulf cooperation council countries	en
dc.subject	Rationale use of energy	en
dc.subject	Renewable energy	en
dc.subject.classification	Energy & Fuels	en
dc.subject.other	Climate change	en
dc.subject.other	Competition	en
dc.subject.other	Economic and social effects	en
dc.subject.other	Energy utilization	en
dc.subject.other	Petroleum industry	en
dc.subject.other	Petroleum reservoirs	en
dc.subject.other	Gulf Cooperation council countries	en
dc.subject.other	Natural gas resources	en
dc.subject.other	Rational use of energy (RUE)	en
dc.subject.other	Natural gas	en
dc.subject.other	energy market	en
dc.subject.other	energy planning	en
dc.subject.other	renewable resource	en
dc.subject.other	resource development	en
dc.subject.other	Asia	en
dc.subject.other	Eurasia	en
dc.subject.other	Middle East	en
dc.title	Renewable energy sources and rationale use of energy development in the countries of GCC: Myth or reality?	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.renene.2005.05.010	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2005.05.010	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2006	en
heal.abstract	The large oil and natural gas resource base and the greater competitiveness of conventional energy supply technologies based on oil and gas is a key energy characteristic in the countries of the GCC. Until today, mostly pilot and research Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Rational Use of Energy (RUE) activities were conducted. However, these countries seem to be ready to take a more active part in the development of environmental friendly energy technologies. RES are expected to play a greater role in the future based on the rich natural potential of the region. In addition, appropriate efforts to formulate strategic RUE policies are initiated for assuring buildings sustainability and providing guidelines for future architecture. In this context, GCC countries are realizing the inevitability of putting climate change issues on the top of the list of priorities in the process of economic and social development. This paper includes an analytical review of the current RES and RUE development status in the GCC region, giving special emphasis to the business opportunities that the region offers for regional and international companies involved in this market. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD	en
heal.journalName	Renewable Energy	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.renene.2005.05.010	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000235675700002	en
dc.identifier.volume	31	en
dc.identifier.issue	6	en
dc.identifier.spage	755	en
dc.identifier.epage	770	en