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European coal regions in transition
The use of coal for the European economy has gradually declined since the 1990s. In their energy plans 21 countries have committed to phase out coal, lignite and peat by 2030.
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- Interactive Tools/Games |How is power generated in Europe? Check out our Power Plant Database
This database of the Joint Research Centre contains information on power plants from 27 EU countries plus the UK, Norway, Switzerland and the western Balkan energy community.
- Videos |Algae biomass for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy in Europe
Algae are a valuable resource for food supplements, cosmetics, fertilisers and fuels. The JRC is compiling and analysing data on sustainable algae production and use in Europe.
- Interactive Tools/Games |How much do biofuels reduce emissions?
This unique interactive tool demonstrates how each processing parameter can affect the total emissions of a biofuel.
- Videos |Track up-to-date progress towards a sustainable EU bioeconomy
To help measure a sustainable circular bioeconomy the JRC, in partnership with other Commission services and external experts, developed the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System.
- Infographics |How water and energy are interlinked
Water and energy are connected. Energy can be renewed but water sources are finite. How do we avoid problems in the future?
- Infographics |Future ocean technologies
While the ocean energy sector is still at an early stage of development, the JRC analyses future emerging technologies to generate energy from the ocean tides and waves.
- Interactive Tools/Games |Can solar panels power my home?
Find out how much energy you can potentially generate by installing solar panels at your home.
- Interactive Tools/Games |Materials that are critical to our green future
Green sustainable energy and transport requires raw materials that may soon be in short supply. How critical is it?
- Animations |Mapping urban and rural areas on Earth
Human population is more concentrated than ever before. However, look at how many hours and sometimes days it takes to reach a major city from a remote area.
- Virtual Tours |Take a virtual tour of the Battery Testing Facilities Laboratory
EU scientists ensure that European citizens have access to battery products that are highly efficient, affordable, safe, sustainable, recyclable and globally competitive.
- Publications |The future of road transport
A summary of the JRC flagship report which examines developments in road transport and aim to inform policy debate at the European level. Key messages are summed up and presented by infographics.
- Infographics |Lithium-ion batteries - scenarios of cost and market growth
Global supply and demand of lithium-ion batteries today and in the future
- Infographics |Cobalt: supply and demand imbalances
Cobalt global supply and demand balances in the transition to electric mobility are due to become an issue
- Photos |Vehicle Emissions Laboratories of the Joint Research Centre
The JRC's Vehicle Emissions Laboratory based in Ispra comprises major testing facilities capable of conducting emissions tests on on-road vehicles and non-road machines.
- Videos |Smart Grid Interoperability Laboratory
Smart homes and communities are key components for energy transition in the future. Interoperability is about the ability to connect all elements in the system
- Videos |European Intelligent Transport Systems Platform
People-centric solutions must be promoted and adopted for mobility of the future
- Interactive Tools/Games |What is a smart grid?
Integrating smart technology into our energy production infrastructure will change our lives and improve the security of Europe’s energy supply.
- Interactive Tools/Games |Energy in Africa
Despite being rich in renewable energy resources, why is it such a challenge for Africa to bring electricity to its citizens?
- Virtual Tours |Take a virtual tour of the Vehicle Emissions Laboratory
JRC scientists perform tests to determine the amount of key pollutants from the exhaust emissions that may pose a risk to human health and the environment.