Over the years, Europe’s energy technique mainly focuses on the logistics and prices, depending on the cheap imports to maintain its industry. However, recent crises have revealed the risks of this approach. Import reliance has weakened Europe in external push and the energy system is fragile and strategically open.
Examples are an example of how risky Europe’s energy is in Europe, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, changing US policies under Donald Trump, and power outage on the Iberian Peninsula. These rise of global politics and power policies refers to the urgentness of being free from the external power suppliers of Europe and focus on the future of a sustainable, green force.
Freedom of energy as strategic requirements
Forward-thought states are adopting a dual strategy to achieve higher independence: to transfer their energy supply to locally encouraged renewable and electrified sectors of electrified end-use sectors to align the demand for locally produced electricity. Renewable resources provide 120 times more likely than fossil fuels and are accessible to each region, true power freedom is now an achievable goal for all countries.
In 2023Half of EU came from renewing power Sources such as air, solar and hydropower, an important step from fossil fuelsThe Nevertheless, energy self -reliance remains a weak place. However self -reliance in power supply is a “Critical weakness,” As described by foreign relations related to the European Council. The EU scored only 4.0 out of 10 in the “Energy Sovereignty Index”, countries like Germany, Italy and Greece show close to vacancies. Although Russian Gas imports have declined Europe still depends a lot on the US and Norwegian supply from 5% to 5% since 2022.
Green
Europe has begun running courses towards a green and electrified future. Several European countries have already expanded Investment of renewable energyThe For example, Germany has installed more than 4 gigawatts in 2023, installing more coastal air capacity, more than any other EU country. Although the annual addition of about 5 gigawatts up to 20, it is expected that the new energy policy of Germany under the successor of the Minister Habak emphasizes more balanced rollouts, coordinating the expansion of generation power with grid infrastructure development. Its goal is to ensure that the renewable energy can be infected efficiently and securely in the regions. The government still plans to approval about 15 GHz air energy by 20, about seven times more than five years ago, but under a more integrated, system-based structure.
Other EU countries such as Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) have also made impressive progress. These countries have increased their part Air In recent years, there are plans to reach the combined air capacity of 10.5 GHz by 5% to 20% and between 20. For example, the land designated for Estonia air turbines has extended more than 10% to 60% of the country.
Beyond the generation, the conversion of Europe is being governed by the electrification of the end-of-the-end usage. As 2023, the EU has ended 6 million electric vehicles (EVS) Its street, Germany is almost alone accounting 1.4 millionThe Installed number Battery storage system Surpassed in residential and commercial buildings 1.8 million unitsExceeds the combined power 10 GWHAn image that has more than twice in just two years. Meanwhile, uptecks Heat pump Has been significantly accelerated, including more than 20 million units Installing EU, supporting both energy efficiency and demand-the flexibility of demand.
Innovation of driving through energy freedom
Europe’s energy-autonomy will be published through both the development of new energy sources and the integration of innovative technology. Advanced battery storage technologies, which are important for saving and distributing the output efficiency of renewable sources such as air and solar, are currently dominated by Asian players, especially by China, have the opportunity to lead smart integration in the EU.
Since the energy system becomes increasingly decentralized and the economy will be more electrified, supply and demand, efficient management and electricity distribution will be necessary. These technologies are vital to creating future-proofs in Europe’s energy infrastructure and reducing dependence on external suppliers. Furthermore, the next generation of solar and air technology will ensure the ongoing improvement in expenditure skills and expenditure.
Global led from local supply
Europe is not only progressing to the production of renewable energy, but also to create a global competitive market for green technology. Countries like Sweden and Denmark have already earned the perfect score in clear energy, and Europe is strongly positioned to export technology such as advanced battery storage system, offshore air turbines and innovative photovoltike panels. These technologies can not only meet Europe’s own fuel needs but also have global demand, which opens up new economic growth opportunities for the continent.
The EU clean industrial agreement identifies air power and industrial electrification as the root of gaining energy independence. The target is strength 74% The use of industrial energy with electricity by 2030, plays a central role in technology like electronic arch reactors.
Looking forward to: Europe as a global innovative leader
If Europe continues in the right direction in the coming years, this continent cannot only meet its own strength needs from renewable sources by 2035, but the global green technology can also take a leading role in the market. Assumptions suggest that the EU may cover, including a “smart electrification” strategy 85% Its fuel demand from domestic sources by 20.
Looking at the Baltic states, it is clear that this path is already achievable. These countries have successfully integrated their energy infrastructure on the EU network and are now completely independent of the Russian power source. By total investment € 1.23 billion more than dollars They have stabilized their energy supply from the EU “connected Europe Facility” fund and laid the foundation of a sustainable, energy-autonomous future.
In my view, Europe is in a decision -making intersection: If we do not work with determination and courage, we risk falling behind the global power crisis. A green, energy-authentic future for our own and future generations depends on and depending on us.
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