"Energy Transition of Kecskemét" by Zita Szabó and Ágnes Sallay Home Search Browse Collections My Account About Digital Commons Network™ Skip to main content ScholarWorks@UMassAmherst My Account Home > FABOS > Vol. 7 > Iss. 1 (2022) Article Title Energy Transition of an industrial settlement through the example of Kecskemét Authors Zita Szabó, Hungarian Universíity of Agriculture and Life SciencesFollow Ágnes Sallay, Hungarian Universíity of Agriculture and Life SciencesFollow Publication Date August 2022 Abstract In the context of climate change to decrease greenhouse gas emissions the decarbonisation of the energy sector is the main goal (Masson-Delmotte et al. 2021). There is much research about the effects of energy resources including fossil fuels and renewables, but there are questions about the implementation of this knowledge into spatial planning. In this research, we examine the energy transition through the example of Kecskemét. The project area is situated in the Great Hungarian Plain, in the middle of Hungary. It is the eighth largest settlement with the population of 109 651 (Hungarian Central Statistical Office n.d.). Geographically, it is a typical example of a lowland settlement with a long history of agriculture. However, in the last decade industrial development has changed its characteristics after. In the last decade, industrial development has changed its characteristics after Mercedes-Benz opened its factory. Our research goal is to examine the possibilities and barriers of self-sufficient energy production of Kecskemét based on renewable sources. Which energy resources are available in the area? Which environmental affects are related to renewable resources specifically in the research area? Which landscape use tendencies characterize the area, and how do these tendencies effects the availability of renewable energy sources? How has been the fast-growing industry affected the land use system? How could landscape architecture improve to use renewable sources most efficiently? Firstly, we examine the land use characteristic of Kecskemét in time aspect to identify the tendencies, and the available renewable resources. Afterwards, the environmental effects of each resource are examined related to the land-use system. To put it into a broader context, we also identify the energy networks and their roles in decarbonisation and self-sufficient energy production. Finally, we present landscaping tools for energy efficiency. Geographic conditions and land-use systems influence the availability of renewable energy. The research area has potential in solar and wind energy, but both resources are not flexible and controllable. Lack of surface water also limits energy production. Water is not only a renewable energy resource but also plays a key role in thermal power plants. The study shows that self-sufficiency based on renewable energy has a time and space aspect and existing energy networks plays a key role in self-sufficiency. It is also visible that an industrial explosion cause difficulties to find a balance in energy production. Energy systems of settlement with the same character are more likely to be interpretable on a regional scale. Recommended Citation Szabó, Zita and Sallay, Ágnes (2022) "Energy Transition of an industrial settlement through the example of Kecskemét," Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 52. Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fabos/vol7/iss1/52 Download DOWNLOADS Since September 04, 2022 Share COinS To view the content in your browser, please download Adobe Reader or, alternately, you may Download the file to your hard drive. NOTE: The latest versions of Adobe Reader do not support viewing PDF files within Firefox on Mac OS and if you are using a modern (Intel) Mac, there is no official plugin for viewing PDF files within the browser window. Journal Home Submit Article Most Popular Papers Receive Email Notices or RSS Select an issue: All Issues 2022 2019 2016 2016 2013 2010 Enter search terms: Select context to search: in this journal in this repository across all repositories Advanced Search ISSN: 2326-9936 (online) Elsevier - Digital Commons Home | About | FAQ | My Account | Accessibility Statement Privacy Copyright Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries