MARKET RESEARCH OF AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS IN THE MACEDONIAN ECONOMY
Journal
Economic Development, JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS - SKOPJE
Date Issued
2020-06
Author(s)
Iskra Stanceva-Gigov, Klimentina Poposka
Abstract
The growing awareness of environmental protection and increased
energy efficiency through the use of renewable energy sources, imposes
the application of cooling, heating and ventilation systems based on modern
technological and environmental solutions for individual homes and businesses.
As the most prominent devices in the pool of new systems are heat
pumps and inverters - air conditioners and their application is imposed in our
country as well. Henceforth, the country will meet European standards and
criteria for environmental and energy efficiency and will reap the following
benefits: reducing energy demand, preserving the environment and creating
a resilient renewable energy system. Hence, the aim of the paper is to assess
the current market situation of these devices in the Macedonian economy and
its potential, as well as to indicate the opportunities that will lead to increased
sales in the market in the future.
The survey is used as a method for collecting primary data for the
research. Moreover the relevant secondary data sources are also utilized. The
methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, as well as the logical
and statistical method are used in data processing and drawing plausible conclusions. Research has clearly demonstrated that the country has made minor progress
in developing this market over the years, nevertheless there is still a large number
of untapped opportunities for its further advancement and full utilization.
energy efficiency through the use of renewable energy sources, imposes
the application of cooling, heating and ventilation systems based on modern
technological and environmental solutions for individual homes and businesses.
As the most prominent devices in the pool of new systems are heat
pumps and inverters - air conditioners and their application is imposed in our
country as well. Henceforth, the country will meet European standards and
criteria for environmental and energy efficiency and will reap the following
benefits: reducing energy demand, preserving the environment and creating
a resilient renewable energy system. Hence, the aim of the paper is to assess
the current market situation of these devices in the Macedonian economy and
its potential, as well as to indicate the opportunities that will lead to increased
sales in the market in the future.
The survey is used as a method for collecting primary data for the
research. Moreover the relevant secondary data sources are also utilized. The
methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, as well as the logical
and statistical method are used in data processing and drawing plausible conclusions. Research has clearly demonstrated that the country has made minor progress
in developing this market over the years, nevertheless there is still a large number
of untapped opportunities for its further advancement and full utilization.
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