Ian Palmer, Ph.D., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
The Energy Mix.
In early 2024, fossil energy made up 31% of Romania’s energy (Figure1). This is far less than globally, where the fossil fraction is 83% of total, and this is responsible for 73% of carbon emissions. Assuming the same proportions, Romania’s 31% of fossil energy would cause 27% of carbon emissions. This is a relative healthy state of green.
But it could be readily improved, by replacing the coal sector (15%) by natural gas (15%)
Qair, a European independent renewable energy company, announces the construction of its first hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in France. The station, set to be operational by the end of the year, marks a significant step toward the decarbonization of heavy transport in Europe. It echoes the Group’s similar initiatives developed in Iceland, highlighting the company’s culture of
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Enhancing the EU’s energy independence and combating climate change require a modernised electricity grid, capable of integrating more renewable energy and adapting to increasing electrification. For this to succeed, the EU will have to step up its efforts, according to a new review of the EU’s electricity grids by the European Court of Auditors.
“A large part of the EU electricity grid dates from the last century: almost half of distribution lines are over 40 years old. To ensure the EU’s