(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. We need to consider
energy storage as a possible solution to the current challenges in
the energy sector, Head of Service & Support at Photomate Rafał
Kowalewski said during the "Unlocking Sustainable Energy: Green
Energy Potential in the Caspian Region" panel at the 29th Baku
Energy Forum in Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
"While more of a long-term option, investigating energy storage
devices may offer a workable answer to our present problems. Poland
depends, like many other countries, on a centralised energy
production and control system. Local energy clusters are a creative
substitute, though, that could meet current and future demands," he
suggested.
According to the expert, the local energy clusters function as
decentralized grids, generating and managing energy independently,
mainly from renewable sources like solar, wind, and biomass, often
supported by energy storage systems.
"The concept of such clusters emerged in Poland around 2014.
Initially, there weren't available technologies to implement the
idea. However, several cities in the southern region of Poland
joined the energy cluster initiative and successfully established
it. Presently, they satisfy approximately 75 percent of the area's
energy demand. This localized approach to energy management and
production from renewables presents promising business prospects.
Companies entering the region contribute to job creation, with
around 6,000 new positions. Consequently, this enhances the
region's attractiveness to new residents and boosts tax revenues,"
the expert elaborated.
He highlighted that the individuals overseeing the energy
cluster play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life across
the region.
“Participation in such initiatives allows small towns to avoid
being left out of economic and energy progress, promoting overall
prosperity. As a result, local energy clusters provide an
innovative way to achieve sustainable energy by managing and
generating energy at a local level,” Kowalewski emphasized.
To note, the 29th Baku Energy Forum, a cornerstone event in the
energy sector of the Caspian region, started on June 5 at the Baku
Convention Center. This modern venue, aligned with Baku's
environmental vision, reflects the ethos of Baku Energy Week.
Over 600 delegates are participating in the forum, representing
a diverse range of countries including Australia, Austria, Belarus,
Belgium, Bulgaria, China, the Czech Republic, Finland, France,
Georgia, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, UAE, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi
Arabia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, the US, and
Uzbekistan. This year's forum boasts a record number of speakers,
totaling 81.
The Forum's agenda will address energy issues of significance
for Azerbaijan and the broader Caspian region, focusing primarily
on considerations and financing related to energy security, energy
transition, and green energy projects.
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