The Nordic Region Sets the Standard in Eco-Friendly Electricity Production

Abstract

There is a global problem with climate change, which stems from the use of fossil fuels and simultaneously represents the primary source of energy worldwide. This issue is far from trivial due to the human and material consequences observed in various regions around the world. At the same time, the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have set an ambitious goal of achieving zero emissions by 2050, while global temperatures have risen by one degree Celsius since the previous century. In this context, clean energy, including electricity, plays a crucial role. However, only a few countries have managed to produce electricity from renewable resources. Among these are the Nordic countries, which have not only achieved this but have also shown substantial progress in terms of consumption. Therefore, their indicators should be used as a reference in other regions to improve sustainability standards.