Contribution of renewable energy (hydro, wind, solar and biomass) to decarbonization and transformation of the electricity generation sector for sustainable development

Decarbonization of the energy sector to mitigate the consequences of climate change is possible by incorporating a greater share of electricity from renewable sources and thus reducing the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix, improving energy efficiency in general and increasing energy storage c...

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Published inEnergy reports Vol. 9; pp. 535 - 544
Main Authors Paraschiv, Lizica Simona, Paraschiv, Spiru
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2023
Elsevier
Subjects
Biomass
Carbon neutral
Decarbonization
Hydropower
Renewable energy sources
Solar power
Wind power
Renewable energy sources
Hydropower
Decarbonization
Solar power
Carbon neutral
Biomass
Wind power
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Summary:Decarbonization of the energy sector to mitigate the consequences of climate change is possible by incorporating a greater share of electricity from renewable sources and thus reducing the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix, improving energy efficiency in general and increasing energy storage capacities. Renewable energies are increasingly permeating energy systems, causing significant shifts in the energy production mix. The success of transforming the electricity mix is dependent on the variability of renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic, wind, biomass, and hydro. The share of renewable sources in Romania’s energy mix was determined based on real data on electricity generation and consumption in 2019. However, the current electricity consumption has significantly surpassed the electricity produced from renewable sources. Specifically, the combined contribution of hydro, solar photovoltaic, wind, and biomass energy accounted for 39.86% of the total electricity consumption.
ISSN:2352-4847
2352-4847
DOI:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.07.024