Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country rich in geothermal resources, has the potential to exploit this renewable energy source as a possible substitute for fossil fuels.
The Tuzla, Zenica-Doboj and Sarajevo regions have the majority of geothermal potential in the country, providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Geothermal energy, unlike other renewable sources, is constant and independent of weather changes, which ensures a steady and uninterrupted supply of electricity.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has no renewable energy development strategy, environmental protection strategy or laws related to energy efficiency. The reason lies in inadequate regulation, irresponsibility in the implementation of international agreements, which are taking on political dimensions, as well as in the lack of coordination between the state and lower levels of government. An important problem is also the incompetence of personnel, financial limitations in the transfer of modern technologies and insufficient public awareness regarding the need to protect the environment and the development of renewable energy sources. Insufficient understanding of geothermal resources in the country, lack of appropriate technology and high initial costs make it difficult to fully exploit geothermal energy. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina's commitment to promoting renewable energy sources is driving initiatives to help develop geothermal energy.
This country can stimulate economic growth by using geothermal energy to reduce energy imports, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new jobs. Bosnia and Herzegovina's geothermal potential can only be unleashed through collaboration between the government, the business sector and academic institutions, as well as investment in infrastructure and research.
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