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• Post #1884618

  The @EUCommission has produced a guidance document on designating renewables acceleration areas. Happy to see the role our #EIGL Energy and Industry Geography Lab will play! Read more here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_24_2489

• Post #1884616

  WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GIS SPECIALIST! Are you a GIS specialist with experience in the energy sector? Do you want to help the European Union to achieve the transition to climate neutrality? In the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission we carry out energy research and analysis to support a just, competitive and resilient transition to a climate-neutral EU. Your work will provide support to policymaking in our Energy and Industry Geography Lab team. Apply here : https://recruitment.jrc...

• Post #1884610

  The EU is reducing its energy dependencies.The share of renewable energy in the EU increased to 46% in the first quarter of 2024, outplaying fossil fuels.The 🇪🇺 electricity market report also shows that the share of fossil fuels fell significantly to 25%, compared to 31% in the first quarter of 2023.Read the full report: https://eu.smh.re/0Ugd

• Post #1884605

  Commission launches consultation on draft methodology for low- carbon hydrogen The European Commission is today launching a 4-week call for feedback on the draft delegated act which clarifies the methodology for evaluating the emission savings of low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14303-Methodology-to-determine-the-greenhouse-gas-GHG-emission-savings-of-low-carbon-fuels_en

• Post #1884603

  WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GIS SPECIALIST! Are you a GIS specialist with experience in the energy sector? Do you want to help the European Union to achieve the transition to climate neutrality? In the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission we carry out energy research and analysis to support a just, competitive and resilient transition to a climate-neutral EU. Apply here: https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/1311

• Post #1884602

  EU measures to scale-up geothermal energy A major advantage of geothermal energy, compared to other renewable energy sources, is that it is not dependent on the weather. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), geothermal energy could be a factor in stabilising electricity grids as it helps offset the risks associated with an energy system based on the variable supplies of other renewable energy sources.

• Post #1884601

  The share of #renewables increased to 52% in the 2nd quarter 2024 - from 46% in Q2 2023.The share of fossil fuels fell significantly to 24% - from 30% in Q2 2023.🇪🇺EU #ElectricityMarkets report Q2 2024 → https://europa.eu/!8XgVyx https://eu.smh.re/0WaY

• Post #1884600

  #Hydrogen accounted for < 2% of EU’s energy consumption in 2022, mainly used to produce chemical products.By 2050, #RenewableHydrogen is to cover 10% of the EU’s energy needs. More about EU's hydrogen policy, investment support and initiatives ➡️ https://europa.eu/!JPkX8g https://eu.smh.re/0Wj7

• Post #1884599

  To address competing land use needs for local, sustainable development in #CoalRegionsEU, explore a spatial planning approach with a new toolkit 🔍!🔗 https://europa.eu/!xGphtb#EnergyTransition #JustTransition https://eu.smh.re/0Woa

• Post #1884598

  New data reveals EU onshore wind potential twice as high as previously estimated! To meets its ambitious climate targets, the EU needs to install 200 GW of new wind energy capacity by 2030 – a huge challenge. But do we actually have enough wind in the right places? Our new report on Europe’s onshore wind energy potential provides a resounding YES to this question. And for many scenarios, the economically viable potential of onshore wind is twice as high as previously estimated.

• Post #1884597

  A toolbox that helps communities turn climate ambition into actionFighting the climate crisis doesn’t always require complex technology — sometimes it starts with clear guidance.Developed by the Technical University of Crete, the COMPOSE toolbox is a free, online platform designed to help municipalities with limited staff or resources plan and implement renewable energy solutions.