Scenario for implementation of renewable energy sources in Romania

Renewable energy sources represent an alternative to fossil fuels like coal, oil and gases. The pollution generated burning fossil fuels for industrial development and the limited character of energetic fossil resources imposes the necessity to replace them with other sources of energy. The renewable energy sources have some specific characteristics that involve a process of implementation adapted to the region particularities. The paper present a scenario for implementing the renewable energy sources into the Romanian economy, taking account to the specific socio-economic aspects of Romanian society. The target of this scenario is 2020 when Romania needs to ensure 24% of gross energy consumption from renewable sources. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.