Solar power was coupled with H 2 storage, and some studies showed the feasibility of the use of these systems in mountainous locations . Wind power was also coupled with batteries and H 2, as well as hydro power and H 2 .
Solar thermal Photovoltaic cells are increasingly being installed in mountain areas, in refuges for instance, but there is also a demand for low-temperature thermal energy, which could be met by solar thermal systems.
Energy price is one of the major factors contributing to EP, as energy costs take a significant percentage of a household's income, . Moreover, mountain dwellers tend to use unsafe fuels and heating systems (e.g., combustion of biomass) to heat their homes, due to their financial problems and high fuel prices.
However, in the past hydropower and biomass have been the renewable sources of choice and their potential is already highly exploited in mountain areas. On the other hand, wind and solar have seen little use so far, so they have the greatest potential for expansion in the future.
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