Determinants of CO2 emissions in the European Union: The role of renewable and non-renewable energy

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 429-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyup Dogan ◽  
Fahri Seker
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
The European Union

Ecological features of the use of renewable energy in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
ALEXANDER BUCHNEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Eu

The article discusses the environmental features of the active use of renewable energy and its impact on the decarbonization process on the example of the EU countries to achieve sustainable development goals. The materials consider the comparative assessment of environmental impacts of renewable and nuclear energy in the context of assessing the carbon footprint of these types of energy, comparative analysis of harmful substances over the life cycle of an electric power generator, and the possibility of referring nuclear energy to renewable energy sources. The article discusses the stimulating role of the EU Taxonomy regulatory document, which was specially developed in the European Union. The document is part of the state regulatory policy in the conjugate development of renewable and non-renewable energy; the paper provides active support to subjects of innovation and investment activities, demonstrating the best performance in their segment or industry in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, and does not prevent the development and implementation of new low-carbon alternatives, including based on ESG. Particular attention is paid to the disposal of end-of-life equipment, including such promising areas as solvolysis technology. The author offers a number of recommendations for further improvement in this area of activity. The article shows the role of environmental costs in the tariffs for electricity production from different types of primary energy sources. The author examines the contribution of national economies of countries outside the European Union that have stabilized and reduced carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale.

scholarly journals The role of RES in the European energy system

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 349-353
Author(s):  
Beata Zakrzewska ◽  
Konrad Rojek
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
The European Union

The purpose of the article is to show the role of RES in the European energy system. The article presents the role of renewable energy sources (RES) in the production of electricity in the European Union (EU). The position of Europe in comparison to other countries in the global renewable energy market is shown. The latest statistical data was used for this purpose. The analysis covered the years 2004-2017. The article also includes a forecast of electricity production from renewable sources by 2050.

scholarly journals The Role of Research and Innovation in Europe for the Decarbonisation of Waterborne Transport

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10447
Author(s):  
Monica Grosso ◽  
Fabio Marques dos Santos ◽  
Konstantinos Gkoumas ◽  
Marcin Stępniak ◽  
Ferenc Pekár
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Problem Solver ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Single Measure ◽  
Research And Innovation

Waterborne transport contributes to around 14% of the overall greenhouse gas emissions of transport in the European Union and it is among the most efficient modes of transport. Nonetheless, considering the aim of making the European Union carbon-neutral by 2050 and the fundamental role of waterborne transport within the European economy, effort is needed to reduce its environmental impact. This paper provides an assessment of research and innovation measures aiming at decreasing waterborne transport’s CO2 emissions by assessing European projects based on the European Commission’s Transport Research and Innovation Monitoring and Information System (TRIMIS). Additionally, it provides an outlook of the evolution of scientific publications and intellectual property activity in the area. The review of project findings suggests that there is no single measure which can be considered as a problem solver in the area of the reduction of waterborne CO2 emissions, and only the combination of different innovations should enable reaching this goal. The highlighted potential innovations include further development of lightweight composite materials, innovative hull repair methods, wind assisted propulsion, engine efficiency, waste heat electrification, hydrogen and alternative fuels. The assessment shows prevalence of funding allocated to technological measures; however, non-technological ones, like improved vessel navigation and allocation systems, also show a great potential for the reduction of CO2 emissions and reduction of negative environmental impacts of waterborne transport.

scholarly journals Proces kształtowania celów polityki energetyczno-klimatycznej Unii Europejskiej do 2030 roku. Konsekwencje dla Polski

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 159-176
Author(s):  
Marcin Koczan
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Climate Policy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Energy And Climate Policy ◽  
The Impact

The process of creation the goals of the European Union’s energy and climate policy until 2030. Consequences for Poland This study analyses the first energy and climate package adopted in 2008 (the so-called „20-20-20” package), setting goals for the European Union and the member states by 2020. Then describes the process of shaping the goals of the energy and climate policy of the European Union until 2030. The author focuses on the aspects that affect the electricity sector in Poland, boost renewable energy usage, re‑form the European energy market and reducing CO2 emissions. The text ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding the impact of the European Union’s energy and climate policy on the electricity sector in Poland.

scholarly journals Measuring the Renewable Energy Efficiency at the European Union Level and Its Impact on CO2 Emissions

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihail Busu
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Multilinear Regression ◽  
The Impact

Low carbon emissions have a great importance in our life. The increasing importance of carbon emission levels have attracted the interests of researchers and academics in the field. In this article, a panel data econometric model is developed to measure the relationship between renewable energy, energy productivity, population, urbanization, motorization, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita and their impacts on carbon dioxide CO2 emissions. Data used in this study was collected from the European Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) and five statistical hypotheses were tested and validated through a multilinear regression model using the Econometric Views (Eviews) 10.0 statistical software. The Hausman test was used to choose between a model with fixed effects and a model with random effects, and the variance inflection factor (VIF) was used to test the collinearity between the independent variables. The author’s findings indicate that renewable energy at the European Union (EU) level has a positive impact on low-carbon emissions. It was found that a 1% increase in renewable energy consumption would reduce the CO2 emissions by 0.11 million tons, while population growth and urbanization degree add more restrictions to the econometric equation of the impact on carbon emissions.

scholarly journals The Liberalization of the Internal Energy Market in the European Union: Evidence of Its Influence on Reducing Environmental Pollution

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 6116
Author(s):  
Pablo Ponce ◽  
Cristiana Oliveira ◽  
Viviana Álvarez ◽  
María de la Cruz del Río-Rama
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Internal Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Use Of Resources

From an empirical point of view, the liberalization of the internal energy market reduces carbon dioxide emissions, promoting a wider range of renewable energy sources. The aim of this paper is to examine the effect of the liberalization of the internal energy market on CO2 emissions, which was implemented in the European Union in 2011. The research data cover 27 countries of the European Union during the period 2004–2017 and was processed by estimating a two-way effects econometric model. The results suggest that the liberalization of the internal energy market is negatively related to CO2 emissions; the policy was effective in reducing CO2 emissions and, therefore, slowing down climate change. This result is significant at the level of the European Union, and in high-income countries since the year the policy was implemented, being different in the upper-middle-income countries, which begins to be effective after two years, which is due to the economic characteristics of the countries. The public policies to be implemented to reduce carbon dioxide emissions should focus on reducing the barriers imposed on foreign trade, which prevent efficient use of resources and providing financial and operating facilities to renewable energy providers in order to stimulate their production and consumption.

TERRITORIAL COHESION POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF EU REGIONAL SECURITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (Vol 18, No 4 (2019)) ◽  
pp. 439-453
Author(s):  
Ihor LISHCHYNSKYY
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cohesion Policy ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Territorial Cohesion ◽  
Interregional Cooperation ◽  
The Eu

The article is devoted to the study of the implementation of territorial cohesion policy in the European Union in order to achieve a secure regional coexistence. In particular, the regulatory and institutional origins of territorial cohesion policy in the EU are considered. The evolution of ontological models of cohesion policy has been outlined. Specifically, the emphasis is placed on the key objective of political geography – effectively combining the need for "territorialization" and the growing importance of networking. The role of urbanization processes in the context of cohesion policy is highlighted. Cross-border dimensions of cohesion policy in the context of interregional cooperation are explored. Particular emphasis is placed on the features of integrated sustainable development strategies.

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