Ανανεώσιμες πηγές ενέργειας και βιώσιμη τουριστική ανάπτυξη: το παράδειγμα της Κρήτης

Abstract

Renewable Energy Sources are the cleanest form of energy, as unlike conventional forms of energy they produce less or even zero amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) , making RES an important means of mitigating climate change. The phenomenon of climate change is the most important problem that humanity has to face, with the only solution to this global problem being sustainable development through theuse of RES. Tourism is the most important sector of the economy for Greece and specifically for the Region of Crete, but also a sector that consumes significant amounts of energy both in the field of transport for tourist destinations and in the operation of tourist infrastructure.The present dissertation is the study and search of a sustainable tourism industry but also more environmentally friendly accommodationwith the use of renewable energy sources to be an alternative application of clean energy solutions.The purpose of the dissertation is to present alternative forms of optimization of production and energy consumption,aiming at a sustainable tourism development