Biological Resources for Renewable Energies in the European Union: A Hierarchical Approach
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(4), С. 1484 - 1484
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
The
bioeconomy
is
an
essential
framework
for
sustainable
economic
growth
in
the
European
Union
(EU),
leveraging
biomass
transformation
into
bioenergy,
biofuels,
and
other
high-value
products.
This
study
examines
socio-economic
impact
of
bio-based
electricity
liquid
biofuels
EU
from
2008
to
2021,
focusing
on
employment,
turnover,
value
added
at
factor
cost.
Cluster
analysis
shows
that
countries
are
divided
four
groups
based
outcomes
bioenergy
sector,
highlighting
significant
differences
between
Western
Eastern
Europe.
Notably,
like
Germany,
France,
Italy
lead
development,
supported
by
robust
policy
frameworks,
while
several
Central
Europe
Countries
(CEECs),
face
challenges
advancing
sectors.
also
puts
forward
a
indicator
(SEIB),
which
highlights
national
potential
paths
energy
sector.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
policymakers
address
regional
inequalities
promote
bioeconomic
practices
across
EU.
underscores
need
consistent
data
collection
support
future
research
formulation.
Язык: Английский
The Use of Renewable Energy Sources and Environmental Degradation in EU Countries
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(23), С. 10416 - 10416
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024
Renewable
energy
sources
play
a
crucial
role
in
sustainable
development
strategies,
addressing
environmental
protection,
security,
economic
growth,
and
enhancing
quality
of
life.
are
significantly
less
damaging
to
the
environment
compared
traditional
sources,
as
they
help
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
decrease
air
water
pollution,
consequently,
limit
degradation.
The
study
helped
formulate
following
research
goals:
assessment
changes
use
renewable
degree
degradation
European
Union
countries,
comparison
spatial
differentiation
EU
countries
terms
degradation,
taking
into
account
both
indicated
criteria.
survey
covers
years
2015,
2019,
2021.
article
highlights
important
analytical
methods
analysis
consumption
its
impact
on
environment.
Self-Organizing
Map
was
used
for
grouping
based
sources’
levels
allowing
identification
patterns
clusters.
results
showed
that
Scandinavian
leading
way
low
while
Eastern
struggling,
with
share
high
Язык: Английский