Whose self-sufficiency? Energy dependency in Spain from 1939

Camprubí, Lino

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2018.10.058

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“…It is known that the massive use of fossil fuels (mainly oil but also gas) was one of the key aspects of Spanish economic growth from the fifties on. But given the lack of oil and gas deposits in the country most of the energy was imported (Sudria, 1997;Camprubí, 2019). This situation poses a problem in Spanish GS estimates, as natural capital coming from imports is not fully accounted for.…”

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Ahorro Genuino y sostenibilidad “débil”: una aproximación crítica desde el caso español en el largo plazo (1955-2010)

Goñi¹

2021

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Este trabajo realiza una aproximación crítica al Ahorro Genuino (GS) de la Economía española. Para ello toma como base la metodología estándar utilizada por el Banco Mundial y alarga la serie hacia atrás abarcando el periodo 1955-2010. El objetivo es valorar en qué medida ese indicador puede ofrecer información complementaria que permita entender mejor el crecimiento económico español de ese periodo y sus efectos ambientales. La principal conclusión es que el GS aporta información interesante que puede enriquecer la visión estándar del crecimiento, pero presenta muchos problemas a la hora de medir de manera adecuada el agotamiento de los recursos naturales y los daños ambientales del crecimiento. Eso hace que la medición estándar del GS esté muy mediatizada por la evolución del PIB y que, por tanto, no parezca un indicador adecuado para llegar a conclusiones fiables sobre la sostenibilidad ni siquiera en su sentido débil.

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Ahorro Genuino y sostenibilidad “débil”: una aproximación crítica desde el caso español en el largo plazo (1955-2010)

Goñi¹

2021

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“…The EU is energy independent in part-the average energy import dependency rate stood at approximately 55% (this trend has been feeding for at least the last six years) [28,29]. In some EU countries, this figure may be well above or well below (e.g., 95% for Malta and 15% for Denmark [29]), but historically it varies according to different factors [30][31][32]. While the EU's member states try to diversify the energy market (e.g., diversifying gas imports away from the Russian Federation), they make themselves dependent on non-EU countries.…”

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Exploring Energy Security and Independence for Small Energy Users: A Latvian Case Study on Unleashing Stirling Engine Potential

Kramens,

Svedovs,

Sturmane

et al. 2024

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Nowadays, energy systems are continuously impacted by external and internal conditions. The worldwide events of recent years have led to the need to consider not only the requirements for moving towards climate neutrality but also the security and independence of energy supply when creating new or transforming existing energy systems. The aim of this study was to answer the question of whether there is a possibility of transforming the energy supply process by promoting increased energy security and independence while not reducing energy demand, as well as creating high economic and environmental indicators. The research focuses on developing alternative scenarios for further decision-making studies by introducing modern energy technologies. Scenarios are analysed using the complex method developed, which includes three main steps: assessing the current situation, identifying available technologies, and assessing alternatives. The results suggest that Stirling’s technology can provide 100% energy independence for individual energy consumers. At the same time, thanks to the combination of Stirling technology and solar technologies, there is an opportunity to reduce emissions and energy production costs, but capital investment is increasing.

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“…Financial opportunities (financial capital) include reducing national energy imports [70], improved competitiveness within the national energy market [12], which could be key to democratizing a new decentralized energy system [13], high rates of job creation, and benefits being shared between an increased number and range of actors [1]. Political and legislative opportunities (human capital) are seen as arising directly from European Directives [63] which means that the Spanish government is likely to encourage new forms of shared energy ownership [68].…”

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Towards a Just Energy Transition, Barriers and Opportunities for Positive Energy District Creation in Spain

Hearn

Castaño-Rosa

2021

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To mitigate the effects of climate change, the European Commission created a Strategic Energy Technology Plan committing to forming 100 Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) by 2025. These are considered to potentially be major instruments for decarbonization in a just transition. This plan has led to some districts being defined as PEDs, although none have fully met the criteria to be a PED yet. Research shows that new forms of energy ownership and production, as could potentially be found in PEDs, could help reduce energy poverty, which affects a significant segment of the population, as households can reduce their energy expenditure as well as improve their energy behavior. This paper set out to shed light on the PED landscape, investigating the barriers and opportunities to PED creation in Spain and its potential to mitigate energy poverty. We conducted a literature review on community-owned energy in Spain, followed with expert interviews (energy researchers, stakeholders, and NGOs) who focus on sustainability issues in Spain. Results show a number of barriers (lack of knowledge and awareness, and lack of trust from consumers) and opportunities connected with the creation of PEDs. In conclusion, policymaker engagement and support play a key role in successfully implementing PEDs.

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Whose self-sufficiency? Energy dependency in Spain from 1939

Cited by 9 publications

References 7 publications

Ahorro Genuino y sostenibilidad “débil”: una aproximación crítica desde el caso español en el largo plazo (1955-2010)

Ahorro Genuino y sostenibilidad “débil”: una aproximación crítica desde el caso español en el largo plazo (1955-2010)

Exploring Energy Security and Independence for Small Energy Users: A Latvian Case Study on Unleashing Stirling Engine Potential

Towards a Just Energy Transition, Barriers and Opportunities for Positive Energy District Creation in Spain

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