Climate change and impact on renewable energies in the Azores strategic visions for sustainability

Carvalho, Fernanda R. S.; Meirelles, Maria G.; Henriques, Diamantino V.; Navarro, Patricia V.; Vasconcelos, Helena C.; Porteiro, João

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Carvalho, Fernanda R. S.

Meirelles, Maria G.

Henriques, Diamantino V.

Navarro, Patricia V.

Vasconcelos, Helena C.

Porteiro, João

Abstract(s)

The energy sector is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, but could also be seriously affected by climate change, calling into question society’s current consumption patterns. In this communication, climate projections based on a set of numerical models of global circulation are used to simulate the climate until the end of the century and keep in mind the alternative scenarios of pollutant emissions. Apart from solar energy, the results for the Azores region show a negative impact on the production and consumption of renewable energies. In the regional context, this issue assumes special relevance, given the geographical constraints, such as territorial discontinuity and insularity. Based on these assumptions, measures and recommendations are pointed out for the sectors that most penalize greenhouse gas emissions, considering the energy sustainability in the Azores and the commitments and goals assumed under international agreements.

Keywords

Meteorologia Alterações climáticas Açores Clima Sustentabilidade Projeções climáticas

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/43698

Citation

Meirelles,M.; Carvalho,F.; Porteiro,J.; Henriques, D.; Navarro, P.; Vasconcelos,H. Climate change and impact on renewable energies in the Azores strategic visions for sustainability 2022, 14, 15174