| Abstract [eng] |
The Master's thesis titled "Assessment of the Impact of External Environmental Factors on the Development of the Wind Energy Sector" analyzes economic, technological, political-legal, socio-cultural, and natural factors influencing the development of the wind energy sector. The first part of the thesis discusses the evolution of the wind energy sector, from traditional windmills to modern wind farms, examines technological advancements, and considers geopolitical factors such as energy security and the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. The second part presents the concept of external environmental factors, their classification, and analysis methods, including PEST analysis, correlation analysis, and the Granger causality test. The third part introduces empirical research results and provides conclusions. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the impact of external environmental factors on the development of the wind energy sector. The objectives are: 1.To review the trends and challenges of wind energy sector development in European countries and substantiate the relevance of assessing the impact of external environmental factors on the wind energy sector. 2.To theoretically substantiate the relationship between external environmental factors and the development of the wind energy sector and to identify external environmental assessment methods from a theoretical perspective. 3.To develop a research methodology for assessing the impact of external environmental factors on the development of the wind energy sector. 4.To conduct research on the impact of external environmental factors on the development of the Lithuanian wind energy sector. |
