ROLE OF ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ECOLOGY OF SHIRVAN CITY
Journal Title: Науковий вісник Херсонського державного університету. Серія «Географічні науки» - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue
Abstract
Recently, the world countries try to involve balance the unconventional energy sources which are distinguished for their ecological cleanliness, reduce the use of organic fuel and improve ecological state in their fuel-energy. XXI century was acknowledged in the history of humanity as a period of transition to alternative energy. When calculating Human Development Index, condition of ecological state, energy resources, their harmlessness for the biosphere and human health from the ecological standpoint are taken into consideration as the main indicator. In this case, preference is given to ecologically clean and pure energy resources. The use of alternative and renewable energy sources allows for reducing the quantity of hazardous waste thrown into the environment alongside with the economy of great amount of fuel burnt in the thermoelectric power plant. From the standpoint of its geographical position, climate and economical infrastructure, Azerbaijan has a great potential for the development of renewable energy sources. Especially, Shirvan city has a favorable climate from this standpoint. Shirvan city is situated in the Kur-Araz lowland where sunny days constitute 2000-2500 hours and total annual quantity of radiation constitutes 125-135 kkal/sm2. The climate of Shirvan city is mild-warm, and belongs to semi-desert and dry steppe climate having dry summer.
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Farida Mustafayeva
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