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A Common European Energy Policy: Perspectives and Limits of Cooperation
Kupka, Jiří ; Jireš, Jan (advisor) ; Polášek, Martin (referee)
A Common European Energy Policy: Perspectives and Limits of Cooperation ABSTRACT (Jiří Kupka) The aim of the work is to assess the prospects and limits of cooperation in the area of European Union Energy Policy and it primarily from the perspective of the Member States. To this purpose, there is a research of an evolution of integration in the energy field (pointed contemporary development - i.e. mainly the last twelve years), approach of the European Commission and in particular there are attitudes and the energy policies of the two EU Member States - France and Germany. The whole work is divided into two main parts - a theoretical section and an empirical analysis. In the first part, the author seeks to define the terms "Energy security" and "Energy Policy" from the perspective of several authors. Subsequently, it is carried out the examination of the development of Energy policy of EU - the European Commission initiatives are researched in particular. Besides, it is examined and evaluated the current status of the implementation of the Union's actions (policy) - especially in area of the individual systems of energy markets of the aforementioned states.
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Germany as energopolitical player
Bradáč, Adam ; Romancov, Michael (advisor) ; Jeřábek, Martin (referee)
This master thesis called "Germany as an energopolitical player" deals with the problem of energy security of Germany, with the evolution of German energy policy from 1988, it means from the start of Gerhard Shroeder's chancellor period, till nowadays. The aim of this thesis is to determine whether the German energy policy, which is characterized by the energy partnership between Germany and Russia, hinders a closer integration of European energy policy (EEP) which aims at the formation of a unified EU energy policy. Therefore the interdependence of Russia and Germany, its advantages as well as disadvantages, are analyzed. Part of this work tries to analyze also the positions of German political parties (or factional groups) on the issues of energy security of Germany, as well as the possible change of the Russian-German partnership in the context of the start of Angela Merkel's chancellor period. The economic dimension of this partnership cannot be left behind as well, because there are also many private energy companies, which have a huge impact on the shape of German energy policy. Therefore, also the role of these private actors is analyzed.
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Ekonomické dopady podpory výroby energie z fotovoltaických článků v České republice
Krška, Štěpán ; Hrubý, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Cahlík, Tomáš (referee)
v Abstract The bachelor's thesis focuses on the generation of energy from photovoltaic cells in the Czech Republic and calculation of costs resulting from a support of renewable energy sources. Second part, following a short introduction, contains a brief description of the energy market in the Czech Republic and definitions of renewable energy sources. Third part covers photovoltaic energy in general. It deals with its historical development, technology and potential in the Czech Republic. Fourth part concerns with a legislation and contains a basic overview of the energy legislation of the Czech Republic and the European Union. Fifth part elaborates on the potential of other renewable sources in the Czech Republic and based on expert studies outlines their possible future development. Sixth part comments on the situation of photovoltaics in other states and brings a view of the support of renewable sources in Germany, Spain and Italy. Seventh (analytical) part deals with an analysis and calculations of the costs of the support of individual renewable sources including photovoltaics, cogeneration and secondary resources. The thesis is ended with a conclusion summarising the main results of the work.
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Discursive energy security : narratives and public relations in natural gas pipelines. Nabucco vs. South Stream case study
Khasabova, Alina ; Svoboda, Karel (advisor) ; Aslan, Emil (referee)
The paper studies the theoretical and practical application of public relations to the geopolitical nature of international energy projects in order to expand our understanding of the energy sector's domination of the current political and social environments. More specifically, the paper analyses how energy companies that exhibit close links to the state are able to create and cultivate beliefs in the legitimacy of their exploitation of society's resources in pursuit of their country's national political interests. The focus of the paper is a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of the competition for legitimacy between Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH and Gazprom's South Stream Pipeline. The paper analyzes the discursive competition between the two pipelines over existence in, and legitimate domination of, the European discursive space. It then compares constructed narratives to quantitative factors that shape the European energy market and technical and financial specifications of each pipeline on the basis of its ability to adequately meet European energy demands and enhance European energy security. The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate how Nabucco and South Stream have been able to overcome discursively their technical and financial shortcomings to become perceived as geopolitical tools in a...
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Legal regulation of the renewable energy resources
Bartalská, Katarína ; Damohorský, Milan (advisor) ; Žákovská, Karolina (referee)
Legal Regulations on Renewable Energy Sources Abstract Submitted thesis presents issues of legal regulations on renewable energy sources emphasizing mainly legal regulations concerning electricity generation of alternative sources. This thesis offers a review of international documents and instruments of international law within a scope of the support of renewable energy sources. Regarding the Czech and Slovak Republic as members of European Union, this thesis also concerns an overview of the European legislation as a tool of integration of energetic markets of single member states and setting binding targets on quota of energy produced from renewable energy sources in the EU member states. Based on the set scientific methods, the thesis describes historical development and basic resources used by creation of legal regulations for renewable energy sources. Using comparative method it summarizes and compares legal regulations on the renewable sources of energy as used in Czech and Slovak legal system. The objective of the thesis is to provide a complex overview of the legal regulation on the renewable sources of energy as the part of environmental law and energy law in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Keywords: renewable energy sources, environment, energy policy, legal support
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Legal regulation of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union
Flášar, Petr ; Damohorský, Milan (advisor) ; Žákovská, Karolina (referee)
Legal regulation of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union This thesis focuses on the development and current situation of renewable energy sources in a sphere of Energy law. Energy is a key sector in the European Community which becomes increasingly integrated both politically and economically and whose geopolitical responsibilities spread. Renewable energy sources have nowadays a great importance and big volume of legislation highly affects member states of European Union. First Chapter concerns with the development of Renewable Energy policy in European Union. Green and white papers were important among first documents, which laid down the foundation of European Energy law legislation. Kyoto Protocol was significant for European situation with its goal of achieving stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Second Chapter primarily deals with directive 2001/77/EC and directive 2009/28/EC. The directives aim to give a boost to stepping up the contribution of renewable energy sources while respects the principles of the internal market. Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources which establishes a common framework for the use of energy from...
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Russian view on energy security
Sapronova, Yulia ; Bič, Josef (advisor) ; Vošta, Milan (referee)
The thesis is dedicated to the Russian view on energy security. Its aim is to evaluate how successful is Russian energy policy in sustaining energy and economy security in longterm perspective, and how well it deals with current and future potential problems of energy sector. The topic became of interest due to recent oil price drop, which led Russian economy to crisis and gave rise to discussion on its dependency on fossil fuel exports. First chapter is dedicated to definition of energy security of Russia as an exporting country. Next chapter is dedicated to SWOT analysis of current state of energy sector and defines its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Last chapter evaluates how successful is Russian energy policy in relation to defined energy security and performed SWOT analysis.
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The nuclear power in Japan and selected european countries
Galková, Alžbeta ; Müller, Štěpán (advisor) ; Čajka, Radek (referee)
The thesis deals with the issue of nuclear energy. Within thesis we focus on attitude of Germany, Japan, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. We assess their energy policy and transition to renewable energy. The first chapter deals with importance of nuclear energy in European Union. The second chapter is focused on new opportunities in the energy sector and concept of smart cities. The third chapter analyzes the energy of Japan, the fourth chapter the energy of Germany and the fifth chapter is focused on energy of Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
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