Energy Transitions in Western European Countries: Regulation Comparative Analysis

Cucchiella, Federica; Condemi, Alessia; Rotilio, Marianna; Annibaldi, Valeria

doi:10.3390/en14133940

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“…The research employs simple descriptive analysis methods, straightforward data analysis based on tabular and graphic presentations, dynamics indexes, as well as more advanced statistical methods, such as the comparative cluster analysis, various ranking methods, or simulations designed for generating future development scenarios. We may categorise studies [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] as belonging to this group. Several other publications discuss slightly different problems concerning green renewable energy.…”

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An Analysis of the Use of Energy from Conventional Fossil Fuels and Green Renewable Energy in the Context of the European Union’s Planned Energy Transformation

Chudy-Laskowska

Pisula

2022

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Over the past few years, considerable emphasis has been put on decarbonization, which, in the context of the recent events in Europe, proves that mixing energy sources is the best strategy. This article discusses ways in which individual EU member states manage their energy source diversification, while comparing their levels of fossil fuels and renewable energy sources (RESs) usage. The research data was acquired from the Eurostat website and comprises of 15 indicators describing the use of energy both from conventional and renewable sources in the European Union, in 2019. The study employs taxonomical methods, such as ranking and cluster analysis. The authors put forward a hypothesis that EU member states approach the use of energy resources in several ways. There are countries which take advantage of both traditional and renewable sources (Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Italy). However, there is a group of states that relies on a single energy source and exclusively uses either traditional (Poland) or renewable energy resources (Sweden, Finland). The analyses enabled the isolation of country clusters with similar activities and energy strategies.

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An Analysis of the Use of Energy from Conventional Fossil Fuels and Green Renewable Energy in the Context of the European Union’s Planned Energy Transformation

Chudy-Laskowska

Pisula

2022

Energies

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“…Switzerland is attempting to find the optimal mix of wind power, solar energy and hydropower in its energy balance [57]. Poland has a similar solar energy capacity to Germany [15,17], but its potential has not been fully utilized to date. In the last 15 years, the average annual insolation for Poland was estimated at 900-1100 kWh/m 2 [46].…”

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“…Annual solar radiation is lowest in northeastern (voivodeships of Warmia and Mazury, along with Podlasie) and southern Poland (Silesia, Małopolska and Podkarpacie). Poland has a similar solar power capacity to the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland [15][16][17]. The energy yield from PV systems is influenced by the season (solar irradiance is highest between April and August), weather conditions, shading and the solar inclination angle.…”

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Location and Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Power Stations in Poland

2022

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The objective of Poland’s energy policy is to guarantee energy security while enhancing economic competitiveness and energy efficiency, thus minimizing the power sector’s environmental impact and optimizing the use of energy resources in the country. Poland is not the only European country to rely on coal for power generation. Historical factors and large coal deposits act as natural barriers to increasing the share of renewable energy in the Polish power sector. Yet, today, environmental concerns and climate change are prompting many countries to move away from fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy, are an alternative to traditional energy generated from fossil fuels. However, investors developing solar and wind farms in Poland encounter numerous problems at each stage of the project. These difficulties are associated mainly with the location, technical requirements, infrastructure and formal and legal documents. This study aimed to identify the key factors that influence the development of photovoltaic power stations in Poland, with special emphasis on the choice of location and technical aspects of the investment process. The demand for clean energy and the renewable energy prospects for Poland are discussed based on the example of solar farms. Sixty-seven prospective farm locations were analyzed, and the results of the analysis were used to identify the main barriers and opportunities for renewable energy development in Poland. The option of connecting solar farms to the existing power grid was also examined. This study demonstrates that the development of solar farms in Poland is inhibited mainly by technical barriers, in particular the lack of options for connecting farms to the power grid, as well as the absence of support mechanisms and dedicated legislative solutions, rather than environmental obstacles.

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“…There are countries that are decisively promoting a clear energy transition with protected legislation and established policies towards a sustainable energy system [11]. At the island level, there are also decisions that promote the decarbonization of these sensitive territories, taking advantage of the available renewable energy potentials to convert them into environmentally friendly clean energy [12].…”

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Challenges, Roadmaps and Smart Energy Transition towards 100% Renewable Energy Markets in American Islands: A Review

Icaza,

Vallejo-Ramirez,

Guerrero Granda

et al. 2024

Energies

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There is no doubt that the transition towards renewable energies is generating many changes on different continents, some with greater impacts than others, but the development that has occurred is recognized and widely accepted. The progress has been significant but it is necessary to analyze the roadmaps that have been proposed so far at the island level so that decision makers have sufficient tools to commit the much-needed economic resources to transform their energy systems into 100% renewable ones. These approaches are not simple and the hard work of the authors who have disseminated their research is recognized. The roadmaps are planned based on the energy potential available in the territories and the future energy demand. Within countries, it is important to increase the economic resources to allocate to investments in environmentally friendly renewable energies. In this review of 100% renewable smart systems on islands, the situation of the American continent, its challenges and its long-term approaches in the different geographical areas facing 2050 are analyzed. This article shows that research into the design of 100% renewable energy systems in scientific articles is fairly new but has gained more and more attention in recent years. In total, 175 articles published since 2002 were identified and analyzed. Many of these articles have a predominant focus on the electricity sector. As a general result, it has been determined that although there has been significant progress towards an orderly energy transition, this has not been consistent with the international agreements signed since the Paris Summit, which is a real challenge in complying with the new commitment of the COP28 of Dubai in tripling the participation of renewables.

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Energy Transitions in Western European Countries: Regulation Comparative Analysis

Cited by 9 publications

References 51 publications

An Analysis of the Use of Energy from Conventional Fossil Fuels and Green Renewable Energy in the Context of the European Union’s Planned Energy Transformation

An Analysis of the Use of Energy from Conventional Fossil Fuels and Green Renewable Energy in the Context of the European Union’s Planned Energy Transformation

Location and Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Power Stations in Poland

Challenges, Roadmaps and Smart Energy Transition towards 100% Renewable Energy Markets in American Islands: A Review

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