The 2015 Paris Agreement outlined a global strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change for the post-Kyoto period. One of the commitments of the European Union (EU) adopted from this agreement was to achieve at least a share of renewable energy sources in at least 32% of the energy mix.
In 2017, wind power technology generated 362.4 TWh in the EU, accounting for 36% of the electricity generated by renewable technologies, 11% of the gross electricity generation, and 4.1% of the energy production of the EU. It was the first renewable technology in electricity generation.
Wind power plays a central role in the European strategy to combat climate change. In addition, investment in wind power technology strengthens European energy independence, and it is configured as a high-tech economic sector with a high impact on the European economy. Therefore, the analysis of wind power in the EU is a relevant effort . Thus, this Special Issue, entitled “Economic Analysis of Wind Power in the EU”, is proposed for the international journal Energies, which is an SCIE journal (2018 IF = 2.707). This Special Issue mainly covers original research and studies related, but not limited, to several topics, including strategies and public policies for wind power deployment in the EU, evolution of capital and operational expenditures, identification of the determinants of wind power capacity investment, or the assessment of the impact of wind power on the global economic activity, electricity markets and networks, or electricity prices. Papers selected for this Special Issue are subject to a rigorous peer review procedure with the aim of a rapid and wide dissemination of research results, developments, and applications.
We invite you to submit your original work to this Special Issue. We are looking forward to receiving your outstanding research.
Deadline: April 30th, 2020.
+ info: Energies website.