Consequences of the energy policy in member states of the European Union – the renewable energy sources targets

Ossowska, Luiza

doi:10.33223/epj/109339

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“…They concern mainly the development of renewable energy in the context of SD [67], the potential to use solar energy from photovoltaic systems, their efficiency and environmental impact [68,69], potential to use wind energy [70,71], hydropower [72], tidal energy [73], geothermal energy [74] and biomass energy [75]. Many publications are devoted to the economic efficiency of investments in renewable energy sources in the EU [5,[76][77][78], and the VG [79][80][81].…”

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Use of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union and the Visegrad Group Countries—Results of Cluster Analysis

2021

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Increasing the use of renewable energy sources is one of the strategic objectives of the European Union. In this regard, it seems necessary to answer the question: which of the member countries are the most effective in its implementation? Therefore, the main goal was to distinguish groups of European Union countries, including the Visegrad Group, differing in the use of renewable energy sources in transport, electricity, heating and cooling (based on cluster analysis). All members of the EU were determinedly selected for research on 1 February 2020 (27 countries). The research period embraced the years 2009–2019. The sources of materials were the literature on the topic and data from Eurostat. Descriptive, tabular, graphical methods and cluster analysis were used in the presentation and analysis of materials. In 2019 wind and hydro power accounted for two-thirds of the total electricity generated from renewable sources. In 2019, renewable energy sources made up 34% of gross electricity consumption in the EU-27. Wind and hydro power accounted for two-thirds of the total electricity generated from renewable sources (35% each). Moreover, it was determined that there were 5 clusters that differed in their use of renewable energy sources. The highest average renewable energy consumption in transport, heating and cooling in 2019 was characterized by a cluster consisting of Sweden and Finland. In contrast, the highest average renewable energy consumption in electricity was characterized by a cluster consisting of countries such as: Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Latvia and Portugal. Finally, in a group that included countries such as Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands and the entire VG (Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia and Poland), renewable energy consumption rates (in transport, electricity, heating and cooling) were lower than the EU average (27 countries).

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Use of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union and the Visegrad Group Countries—Results of Cluster Analysis

2021

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“…As reported by Jelena Stankevičien ė et al [44], "The complexity increases with increasing choices of alternatives and features, therefore MULTIMOORA is useful in selecting the best alternatives." The use of the MULTIMOORA method by researchers in the study of renewable energy problems is increasing (e.g., [42,43,79,80]). Our research is therefore in line with this research trend.…”

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Assessment of the Progress towards the Management of Renewable Energy Consumption in the Innovativeness Context—A Country Approach

Sipa

Gorzeń-Mitka

2021

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The fact that European Union (EU) countries have adopted an ambitious plan to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 requires decisive action within the scope of innovation and of the level of energy consumption, especially of the energy from renewable sources. Being directed toward innovation within the scope of renewable energy technology, as well as the proper management of renewable energy consumption, are the main actions aimed at increasing the efficiency of using clean energy, and which also bring the EU closer to the implementation of the assumptions adopted in the European Green Deal. The aim of our study was to assess the progress toward the management of renewable energy consumption in the innovativeness context and the relationship between energy consumption and selected indicators of innovativeness in European Union countries. We present an original ranking assessment of the progress toward the management of renewable energy consumption and identify relationships between the energy consumption of selected energy sources (both renewable and non-renewable) and of selected innovation assessment indicators. The data used to develop the original rating were optimized using the procedures of the MULTIMOORA method, while the relationships between variables were identified through correlation analysis. Our findings provide evidence of significant relationships between the consumption of selected energy sources (in the group of non-renewable sources, e.g., peat and peat products and oil and petroleum products, and in the group of renewable sources, e.g., wind, biofuels, and renewable waste) and of selected indicators of innovation evaluation (e.g., human resources, finance, and support).

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“…Renewable energy production is believed to provide a sustainable strategy for replacing fossil fuels, thereby mitigating climate change by continuing to meet the growing global demand for energy [25]. The production and consumption of renewable energy is currently one of the main pillars of the European Union's energy policy [26]. The EU's energy target for 2030 has increased to reach 42.5% RESs in the energy mix, with an ambitious target of 45% [27].…”

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Evaluation of the Significance of Agriculture in Renewable Energy Production in the Member States of the EU

Krukowski,

Nowak,

Jarosz-Angowska

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The need to contain climate change and improve energy security has increased the interest in agricultural biomass as a renewable energy source (RES). Given the complexity of the issue of energy production and its environmental impact, the main objective of this study was to assess the significance and potential of the agriculture of the European Union Member States in terms of the capability of producing renewable energy. Using the multi-criteria TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method, we designed a synthetic measure based on several diagnostic characteristics for 2010–2021, obtaining a ranking for EU countries reflecting their agriculture’s RES potential. The research showed that the agricultural sectors with the highest potential for renewable energy production were in the Netherlands, Lithuania, Latvia, and Hungary during the study period. Bulgaria, Denmark, and Spain joined this group in 2021. A comprehensive assessment was conducted using the TOPSIS method to identify the leaders and areas in need of support in leveraging the potential of agriculture for energy in the EU.

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Consequences of the energy policy in member states of the European Union – the renewable energy sources targets

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Use of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union and the Visegrad Group Countries—Results of Cluster Analysis

Use of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union and the Visegrad Group Countries—Results of Cluster Analysis

Assessment of the Progress towards the Management of Renewable Energy Consumption in the Innovativeness Context—A Country Approach

Evaluation of the Significance of Agriculture in Renewable Energy Production in the Member States of the EU

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