Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.12.2.13
THE POTENTIAL OF USING RENEWABLE ENERGY IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN CROATIA
Rade Knežević
; Faculty of tourism and hospitality management, University of Rijeka, Opatija, Croatia
Abstract
This paper analyses final-energy consumption patterns in Croatian tourist destinations and it explores the potential for energy production based on renewable sources. It links the use of renewable sources in energy production with the need to promote sustainable tourism, provide energy-based amenities for tourists, and ensure environmental protection, and it focuses on solar power, wind power, the power of running water and biomass, the power of biofuel for motor vehicles, and biothermal energy as suitable sources of renewable energy. The paper also looks at the technologies used in converting renewable energy sources into energy. In closing, it suggests that a more dynamic approach should be taken in substituting fossil-based energy with renewable energy to achieve environmental and economic efficiency.
Keywords
renewable energy sources; tourist destination; conversion; sustainable development
Hrčak ID:
181233
URI
Publication date:
30.12.2006.
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