energy
Power plant that cools and saves electricity
The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that the share of renewable sources and nuclear energy in the global energy mix should reach 50 percent by the end of this decade, with a growth in demand for natural gas. This serves as a warning to Serbia to speed up the reduction of fossil fuel use, primarily coal, from which electricity is predominantly produced. Additionally, Serbia has not yet participated in the construction of any nuclear power plant, despite the moratorium on this clean energy being lifted. This raises the question of whether sun and wind alone can compensate for everything that fossil fuels have covered so far. It is clear that they cannot.
TL;DR
- Global energy demand is projected to grow over 3.5% annually until 2030, with renewables, natural gas, and nuclear energy increasing production to meet this demand.
- Rising energy costs for households are a growing concern, outpacing income growth in many countries since 2019.
- New energy infrastructure in Belgrade includes a trigeneration plant in Surčin providing heat and cooling, and the 'Vinča' facility utilizing waste for energy production.
- The city of Belgrade is exploring the use of geothermal sources and implementing regulations to promote energy efficiency.
- Experts stress the importance of utilizing local energy sources, waste heat, and improving energy efficiency in buildings to transform the existing energy model rather than solely building new capacities.