CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Stropute, Neringa |
|---|---|
| Title | The Role of Solar Power Prosumers in the Transition towards a Decentralised Energy System. Comparative Study between Lithuania and the Netherlands |
| Summary | The thesis analyses two countries, Netherlands and Lithuania, which have chosen energy policy strategies of transitioning to prosumers that enables essential changes to regulatory and policy structures to urge prosumer expansion. In Lithuania the decision to have more prosumers in the electricity system was influenced by the closure of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in 2009, while the Netherlands encounters a fast decline of local gas production of Groningen field and obscure prospects for unconventional gas. This thesis aims to determine the measures needed to assure a smooth transition from centralized to decentralized energy generation by prosumers in Lithuania, while taking Netherlands as an example, where successful growth of prosumers is taking place. The thesis is a qualitative study explaining the energy transition from centralized to decentralized energy generation by prosumers in both countries. It focuses on policies, financial and other measures encouraging prosumers. Findings reveal that Lithuania has clear guidelines how to boost a number of prosumers in a country, however, some further steps could be taken following the example of the Netherlands. First, local government should have a more significant role in encouraging prosumers in Lithuania. Second, the communication is essential in urging prosumers as well, hence consultancy centers are key in disseminating information about opportunities of solar power in the regions. Third, to geographically separate electricity production and consumption places, system like Dutch postcoderoos should be implemented in Lithuania. The further recommendations how to meet the ambitious targets of prosumer development are discussed in the last chapter. |
| Supervisor | LaBelle Michael |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/stropute_neringa.pdf |
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