Abstract
Energy transition is a multi-dimensional process of developing sustainable economies by seeking renewable energy sources, saving energy, and improving energy efficiency. This process follows the rules of sustainable development. The article presents an analysis of energy transition in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) enjoying long-term and intensive territorial cooperation. The region embraces 11 countries diversified in terms of their economic development level and the use of renewable energy sources. The article strives to answer the question of whether territorial cooperation contributes to BSR energy transition, and if so, in what way. Another goal is to identify the transition drivers that arise from the Baltic Sea Region’s unique characteristics. The authors applied the system analysis methodology. The performed literature studies allowed the researchers to identify the attributes of energy transition. Empirical research relied on secondary sources, including the European Union (EU) statistics, The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR), and related documents. The key role in the conducted research can be attributed to the EU projects database (keep.eu), which enabled identifying the 2016–2020 programmes and projects. The research identified 14 BSR territorial cooperation programmes and 1471 projects conducted under the programmes, including 137 energy transition-related projects. The project results were presented in quantitative and qualitative terms.
Highlights
The subject of energy transition is widely reflected in scientific literature [1,2]
Energy transition leads to replacing economies based on fossils to economies relying on renewable sources [3]
The European Underground Laboratories Association (EUL) was established to promote research, technology development, innovation, education, and events organised in underground laboratories [73]
Summary
Energy transition leads to replacing economies based on fossils to economies relying on renewable sources [3]. Renewable energy sources, when employed correctly in in appropriate applications, can provide a steady and sustainable supply of energy. Ropke draws attention to the fact that there are many areas requiring change, including systems as production, consumption, energy distribution, transport, and agriculture [18]. Cies, as production growth causes consumption growth, and the latterkept in effect leads to Ryszawska emphasises that such economies generate a vicious circle of interdependenthe growing use of natural resources and higher emissions [19]. The ambitious goal of sustainable transition requires a move from brown economy to green economy (Figure 2). It is essential to view changes in renewable energy use in a broader context and to integrate integrate other for sustainable development. Uate both the present condition and the development trends to show the directions of territorial cooperation development
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