Solar Power as a Factor in the Development of Regions and Communes in Poland

Abstract

Renewable energy sources (RES) are the responsibility of many scientists around the world. The prerequisites for researching RES are:  global demand growth,  perspectives of exhaustion of traditional fossil fuel stocks. We are still looking for the most ecological and economic solutions in the power industry. Among the many types of alternative energy that can be practically used, it is worth to pay attention to the use of solar energy.The purpose of the publication was to present the use of solar energy, mainly photovoltaic, as an element stimulating the economic development of regions and communes in Poland. The article presents the conditions and origins of solar energy development in the world. Both the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy have been highlighted and the world leaders in the use of solar energy have been mentioned. Particular attention has been paid to the use of solar energy in Poland. The conditions and level of sun energy utilisation in Poland are described. Indicated were the specific benefits to the economy resulting from its processing.The publication was based on publicly available statistics, as well as on compact literature and online sources. The research method used in the article was the literary critique of literature covering the subject matter. The research approach included quantitative and qualitative data on accommodation and its impact on the economies of the regions. The research tool was an analysis of the data in question. The thesis set out in the publication was the assumption that solar energy has a significant impact on the economic situation of the regions. The results of the study positively verified the thesis.