Gielen et al. - The role of renewable energy

Question 1

What plays an essential role in limiting global warming below 2°C?

Answer 1

transition from fossil fuel to to low-carbon solutions

Question 2

Why would renewable energy be financially available for the majority/all?

Answer 2

technological innovations → higher use → falling costs → competitiveness

Question 3

What are the core elements of the proposed transition?

Answer 3

renewable energy technology + energy efficiency

Question 4

What are the economic advantages of decarbonization?

Answer 4

higher GDP and positive net imployments impacts

Question 5

Which are the two renewable energy sources that are growing the most?

Answer 5

solar and wind

Question 6

Which area needs more (political) attention in the future?

Answer 6

Infrastructure (e.g. super high-voltage transmission lines)

Question 7

Which role plays the government in their opinion?

Answer 7

climate change policy needs to become a local priority + integrated policy design + bring renewables on the market

Question 8

What are the needed policy signals?

Answer 8

removal of market distortions + support for innovation and technology (especially in areas like heavy industry)