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.
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.
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.
This unique interactive tool demonstrates how each processing parameter can affect the total emissions of a biofuel.
Did you know that Europe's yearly agricultural biomass is equal to the weight of 162 pyramids of Cheops? How to best manage this valuable resource and optimize a circular economy?
To help measure a sustainable circular bioeconomy the JRC, in partnership with other Commission services and external experts, developed the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System.
The ocean energy sector is still in its infancy, but the JRC is looking at future technologies that will harness ocean tides and waves to generate energy.
Water and energy are connected. Energy can be renewed but water sources are finite. How do we avoid problems in the future?
How much energy can you potentially generate by installing solar panels at your home if you have them installed?
Green sustainable energy and transport requires raw materials that may soon be in short supply. How critical is it?
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