Emilia Samuelsson

Technological advancements and policy reforms are paving the way for offshore wind, but are these efforts sufficient to replace fossil fuels at the pace required?

The European Parliament approved a deal on the revised Euro 7 emissions rules for cars, trucks, and buses in March. However, the decision remains controversial, with stakeholders divided on whether it goes too far or not far enough in combating emissions.

Scenario calls for a 131% increase in European power grid transmission capacity by 2035 to accomodate full phase-out of coal and fossil gas.

To boost renewable energy adoption, the European Commission has introduced new guidelines for Renewables Acceleration Areas (RAAs). However, a recent report shows many countries are unprepared for RAA designation and sensitivity mapping.

Poorer areas of the EU are exploring funding approaches such as crowdfunding and citizen-driven energy communities for the green transition.

A rapid, sustained and concerted action is needed limit temperature rise to less than 1.5°C. A new report by IRENA, GRA, and the COP28 Presidency analyses renewable energy targets, highlights current gaps and identifies key enablers. Launched during Pre-COP, the report sets the stage for global climate summit negotiations.

Lawmakers in the European Parliament agreed on their negotiating positionon 14 September to reform the EU’s electricity market to avoid a repetition of the soaring prices witnessed in 2021 and 2022.

Buildings account for as much as 40 per cent of the EU’s overall energy consumption, with 75 per cent of these structures classified as inefficient.

The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Collaborative-Learning (BALOWIL) is a pilot project aiming to find new ways of addressing offshore wind conflicts.

The co-developing of land for both solar photovoltaic power and agriculture has gained interest. Experts state that the synergy would benefit food and energy production, as well as  decreasing both water demand and carbon emissions.

A new study assesses the raw materials needed to make electric vehicle batteries and compares them with the materials needed to run a fossil fuel car.

EU member states are currently developing Marine Spatial Plans, a key tool to improve cross-sector cooperation and minimise spatial conflicts. Multiple useful reports provide best-practice examples and policy recommendations.

A new study shows that the increase in renewable electricity has reduced the EU’s climate change impact as well as land, air and water pollution. Targeted actions will further reduce environmental impacts of the energy transtition.

Accounting for 55% of the world’s population, about 75% of global CO₂ emissions and 66% of global energy demand, cities have a crucial role to play in accelerating the sustainable energy transition.