Efficiency and decarbonization indicators in Italian energy and power sector
National trends of energy and economic indicators have been analyzed in relation to greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Particular attention was paid to the electricity sector, one of the main players in the national energy system. The role of factors determining greenhouse gas emission trends has been analyzed, such as economic growth, fossil and renewable fuels composition, transformation efficiency, and fossil fuel emission factors. With regard to electricity sector, the emission factors of greenhouse gases and other atmospheric contaminants have been elaborated.
The indicators show increasing energy and economic efficiency and decarbonisation of the Italian economy. The noteworthy contraction of GDP and the increasing renewable share in energy consumption since 2007 have led to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Further emission reduction in 2020 was due to lockdown measures to contain SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
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