Contribution of the renewable energies (RES) on the sustainable development (SD)
| Autor | Marco A. Sepúlveda |
| Cargo del Autor | Professional Degree in Electrical Civil Engineering at the University of Concepcion, Chile |
| Páginas | 261-290 |
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contRibution of the Renewable eneRgies (Res)
on the sustainable development (sd)
mArcO A. SePúLvedA*
ABSTrAcT
The aim of this article is to discuss the contribution of re-
newable energy technologies (reTs) deployment on the
sustainable development (Sd) and which of them has grea-
ter impact. Countries’ support policies of re could be alig-
ned with those technologies that have greater impact. The
methodology consists in the assessment of the contribution
with a descriptive research approach dividing the impacts
into three dimensions; social, economic and environmental.
KeywOrdS
Renewable energy, sustainable development.
* Professional Degree in Electrical Civil Engineering at the University of Con-
cepcion, Chile. Master of Science in Management and Information Technology
at University of St. Andrews, uK. Research Engineer of the Industrial Doctoral
Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy, University of Edinburgh and Business
Development Manager (Europe) at eTymOL Wave Power Company.
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I. INTrOducTION
Sd as a concept includes numerous factors for several peo-
ple. Government policies, corporate strategies and life style
decisions have been made considering this concept. re ge-
neration is an essential necessity for the future of our planet
[1] and represents a basis to drive energy systems toward
sustainability [2]. re is the most important driver of the so-
ciety development. Energy systems are vital to reach social
stability by improving life standards and human well-being.
Definitely, large scale re deployment has many positive
socio-economic benefits such as employment generation,
energy access and health improvement [3, 4].
The World Commission on Environment and Develop-
ment (wced) defined in 1987 Sd as: “development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs”. Sd could be
understood as the equilibrium among social, technological,
economic and environmental dimensions. This equilibrium
involves clear goals and multidisciplinary activities in a de-
cision making process [5, 6].
II. SuSTAINABLe deveLOPmeNT cONcePT
Sd concept appeared in 1987 in the wce d report on re
Sources and Climate Change Mitigation published as the
“development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs” [7, 8]. Nevertheless, since then there are many
descriptions from diverse authors that have modelled it. “…
improving the quality of life while living within the carrying
capacity of supporting systems” [9].
“Sustainable development delivers basic environmental,
social and economic services to all residents of a commu-
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