Future of Renewable Resources in an Area Burdened by Brown Coal Mining

Abstract

This contribution is focused on a possible utilization of renewable energy resources in the Podkrušnohoří region (Chmomutov, Most, Teplice, ústí nad Labem districts) in the northern part of the Czech Republic after the end of brown coal mining in 2055. Results of the research describe current share of renewable energy resources (solar, wind, water, biogas) in the model area, and a future energy potential in order to ensure sustainable development of an anthrop ogenically burdened region. Aim of this contribution is to determine, which renewable energy resources would be the most suitable for energy pro duction after the end of brown coal mining. It also describes current and possible use of geothermal power as there are registered heat flow anomalies in the area.