Energy transformation in Lithuania: analysis at the municipal level

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Anglų kalba / English
Title:
Energy transformation in Lithuania: analysis at the municipal level
Authors:
Švažas, Mantas
Publication Data:
Cham : Springer, 2026.
Pages:
x, 132 p
Series:
SpringerBriefs in economics
Contents:
Introduction — 1. The need for energy transformation: causes, opportunities, and barriers: 1.1. New horizons in energy strategy; 1.2. The importance of ESG indicators for regional energy transformation; 1.3. Lithuanian case study analysis; 1.4. Identification of research indicators; 1.5. Determination of energy transformation priorities in the regions; References — 2. Practical explorations for energy transformation ways: 2.1. The potential of energy system conversion; 2.2. Impact of energy transformation on different economic directions; 2.3. Identification of problematic regions in the context of energy transformation activities; 2.4. Regionalization process; 2.5. Analysis of problematic municipalities from an energy transformation perspective; 2.6. Asset structure analysis; 2.7. Action plans and solutions; References — 3. Importance of decentralization in energy transformation process: 3.1. Causes of the decentralization phenomenon; 3.2. Conversion characteristics of different production technologies; 3.3. The importance of biomass cogeneration for short-term transformation; 3.4. Characteristics of biomass energy sector; 3.5. Methods for estimating cogeneration parameters; 3.6. Investigation of cogeneration conditions in rural areas; References —4. The relation between the agricultural sector and the energy transformation: 4.1. Paradigm shift in the agricultural sector from an energy perspective; 4.2 The necessity of renewable energy for the decarbonization of farms; 4.3 Bioenergy potential in the agriculture sector; 4.4 Agriculture and energy sector synergy model; References — 5. Modeling of the energy transformation process: 5.1. The main risks of energy transformation; 5.2. Solutions to promote energy transformation; References — References.
Subject terms:
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Regionai ir regioninė politika / Regions and regional policy; Ekonomikos plėtra / Economic development; Ekonomika. Ūkis / Economics. Economy; Aplinkos apsauga / Environmental protection.
Summary / Abstract:

ENThis open access Brief investigates the issue of energy transformation in small countries without their own fossil resources. Using Lithuania as a case study, the Brief analyses energy transformation from both a municipal and regional perspective, outlining the reasons for pursuing energy transformation, the main constraints that exist, and proposing practical methodologies for assessing local energy potential. The chapters focus on real-world challenges, including political barriers and competence gaps, while also making concrete policy recommendations and offering models for energy transformation in regional areas. Filling a critical gap in the discourse on municipal energy transformation, this Brief will be of interest to scholars, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of energy policy, regional development, and sustainability as well as professionals in municipal governance, energy sector decision-makers, and private sector stakeholders interested in decentralized energy solutions.

DOI:
10.1007/978-3-032-02987-4
ISBN:
9783032029867; 9783032029874
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