Energy Transition: A Pathway to Addressing Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Dear Colleagues,

The relationship between energy transition, carbon emissions and climate change has been a highly discussed topic over the last few years. As the transformation of an energy system, the energy transition is much more than simply the shift from fossil fuels to renewables in order to tackle climate change by cutting carbon emissions, which is the main contributor of global warming from energy use. It is a major structural change both to energy supply and demand—requiring new energy sources. Moreover, the tension between energy supply and climate policies must be maintained; it can neither be forgotten nor faced as an insurmountable dilemma. Sustainable approaches are needed. Analyzing the relationship between these factors is now perceived as highly complex, as the transition's success depends on integrating clean technologies; technological innovation for energy generation, distribution, consumption and storage; and efficiency within the framework of public policies as well as capital allocation and risk mitigation.  

Prof. Dr. Isabel Soares
Guest Editor

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