Energy Integration in the European Union – Traditional Approaches and Future Research Avenues

Wise, Dafina Nikolova; Stoilov, Dimo

doi:10.1109/bulef53491.2021.9690794

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“…To this end, plenty of preliminary studies may be performed, e.g. on appropriate research avenues [20], possible optimisation criteria [21], significance and influence of public opinion [22], etc.…”

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Critical Review of Bulgarian Legislation Related to Circular Economy

Goranova,

Anguelov

2024

ETR

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This article presents the results of a critical review of Bulgarian legislation in the field of circular economy. It also defines recommendations and guidelines on creating favourable conditions for transition from linear to circular models based on all life cycle stages of processes, products and services. The main analysed policy document, directly addressing circular economy, is the Strategy and Action Plan for the transition to a circular economy of the Republic of Bulgaria for the period 2022-2027. It lays down the strategic framework towards achieving resource efficiency by applying waste management hierarchy, i.e. waste prevention, reuse and recovery through recycling, reducing landfilling and limiting harmful impact on the environment and human health. The main pieces of legislation relevant to circular economy are the Waste Management Act and by-laws implementing Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (Waste Framework Directive), Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste (Packaging Waste Directive), Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste (Landfill Directive), Directives 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment, etc. The review of provisions in the Waste Management Act and Local Taxes and Fees Act on implementing the ‘Waste Management Hierarchy’ and ‘Polluter Pays’ principles shows the need to promote economic incentives. Bulgarian municipalities should revise their ordinances and calculate local waste fees based on the quantity of waste generated (also requested by the current EC infringement procedure for failure to implement the ‘Polluter Pays’ principle at municipal level). ‘Eco design’ provisions are in place, and provisions protecting customers’ right to repair are expected. In addition to implementing EU acquis, it is possible to promote further measures to reduce environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle. The critical review also overs the main documents tackling climate challenges, i.e., the Climate Change Mitigation Act and by-laws, and the National Strategy and Action Plan by 2030 for adaptation to climate change of the Republic of Bulgaria, defining the framework for actions for adaptation to climate change and priority directions. The review of ‘horizontal’ environmental legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria, i.e., provisions of the Environmental Protection Act and by-laws on strategic environmental assessment (SEA), environmental impact assessment (EIA) and integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC), reveals the potential to address circular economy aspects in the recommendations issued as part of the relevant competent authorities’ permits. Other potential areas are the environmental protection standards and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) as a framework for environmental and social impact. Last but not least, the review considers circular economy financing opportunities.

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Critical Review of Bulgarian Legislation Related to Circular Economy

Goranova,

Anguelov

2024

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“…Countries with high energy dependency have started to work to increase the use and potential of renewable energy resources to overcome this problem (Ediger, 2018;Mittlefehld, 2018;Economidou et al, 2020). Europe's decommissioning of nuclear power and their investment in renewable energy, on the other hand, have not proved to be the development that has reduced fossil dependence on electricity generation (Karakosta et al2013;Wise and Stoilov, 2021;Devogelaer and Gusbin, 2009) In 2016, 96% of the global transportation industry uses oil, and the industry produced 7.3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in 2020 (Distribution, 2021). In addition, while reducing CO₂ and greenhouse gas emissions, the transport sector which is the primary source of air pollution in cities, accounts for about a quarter of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions (European, 2019).…”

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Daily electricity demand assessment on the example of the Turkish road transport system – a case study of the development of electromobility on highways

Çoban

Lewicki

2022

Prace Komisji Geografii Komunikacji PTG

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The aim of this study is to investigate how the daily electricity demand from road transport related to the implementation of an electric road system on the eight roads with the highest traffic flow connecting the seven largest cities in Turkey varies according to time and location. Intercity highway route O-7, O-5, O-21, D715, D687, E96, and E87 in Western Turkey was used as a case study. The daily electricity demand on the eight roads working on the full electrification of the existing traffic flow can be increased by 3.7% in the case of the reference point. However, if all roads in Turkey are converted to an electric road system and all land vehicles use this system, the corresponding peak power increase will be 100%. The daily electricity demand along the roads is derived from the available measuring points for the daily road traffic volumes. The study also compares the CO₂ reduction potentials and energy demands of the electrified road system with the use of fossil fuels to achieve the same transportation volume. The results show that an electric road system application on eight Turkish roads with considerable traffic flow can reduce 18.8 million tons of CO₂ emissions from the road transport sector. The research can find practical application in assessing the validity of developing a strategy for the development of electromobility on highways in Turkey.

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“…However, energy security problems are managed exclusively at a nationwide level without considering the interdependence of member states [97,98]. A functioning internal market and more regional and European collaboration, particularly for coordinating network developments and opening markets, are the first steps toward achieving effective energy security [99,100].…”

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Finding Sustainable Countries in Renewable Energy Sector: A Case Study for an EU Energy System

Faraji Abdolmaleki,

Esfandiary Abdolmaleki,

Bello Bugallo

2023

Sustainability

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This study aims to identify sustainable countries within the European Union in terms of renewable energy. The objective is to support renewable alternatives and enhance sustainability in the renewable sector among the top economic countries. The study reviews key drivers of sustainable development, establishes criteria for each dimension, and selects up-to-date indicators. The fuzzy analytical hierarchy process and expert judgments are employed to rank the countries, ensuring unbiased results, and reducing uncertainty. The findings indicate that Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy exhibit their positions from the most advanced to the lower sustainable countries, respectively. Energy and environmental indicators play a primary role as the most influential drivers. Economic factors contribute as tertiary drivers, while social and institutional indicators have a relatively minor influence. Notably, Sweden, Belgium, and Ireland, despite being among the last three in terms of economic ranking, emerge as the most sustainable countries in renewable energy, surpassing stronger economies such as France, Germany, and Spain. On the other hand, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy, as middle economy countries, rank lower in terms of sustainability. These results provide insights for harnessing renewable energy in high-growth economies and offer valuable policy advice for implementation.

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Energy Integration in the European Union – Traditional Approaches and Future Research Avenues

Cited by 5 publications

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Critical Review of Bulgarian Legislation Related to Circular Economy

Critical Review of Bulgarian Legislation Related to Circular Economy

Daily electricity demand assessment on the example of the Turkish road transport system – a case study of the development of electromobility on highways

Finding Sustainable Countries in Renewable Energy Sector: A Case Study for an EU Energy System

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