In the XXI Century, the fossil fuel based economies have to
undergo major changes so that they can protect and improve
their competitiveness and economic position. By mid-century
the part of the fossil fuels will have been run out and
intensify of climate change. It compels the nations to search
and use another energy sources, which reduces the emission of
pollutants. According to Jeremy Rifkin - American economist -
it will cause 3rd Industrial Revolution. This will rearrange
the economic situation of the world significantly.
In 2007 Hungary started EEOP and CTOP projects, which ensures
the independence of the country from the dominance of fossil
fuel in a long term. These projects help in economic
development, keeping in view the aspects of sustainable
development.
The completed RES projects from perspective of geographical
balance can strengthen the spatial differences within the
country.
In order to determine the successful future development
directions, the analysis of these projects is important.
Results contribute to the reduction of regional differences.