Atmospheric emissions from electric energy generation and their impact on environment, and the potential of renewable energy sources in Italy

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The European Union has set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in total energy consumption, ensure the development and use of clean energy sources, and strive to reduce carbon emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2050. This study attempts to assess the environmental impact of electricity production on electricity demand and associated emissions in Italy through a three-step process. First, a literature review was conducted to estimate the growth of electricity demand in Italy by population and industry in 2014. Secondly, the CO2 and SO2 produced in the process of power generation by different power production methods were evaluated and compared. Finally, according to the current production and power models, the development trend of renewable energy in Italy in 2050 was estimated, and the satisfactory conclusion is that the renewable energy can fully meet the supply and demand in 2050 in Italy.

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Wang, T., Yuan, L., & Wu, Y. (2021). Atmospheric emissions from electric energy generation and their impact on environment, and the potential of renewable energy sources in Italy. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 271). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202127102014

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