Transformations of the world energy system in the context of the energy transition trend

Authors

  • Y.V Solovova Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Abstract

The use of energy is an indispensable condition for the development of civilization. Along-side economic development, emergence of new forms of energy and technologies for its use, there are shifts in the energy balance. We currently witness acceleration of energy transition trends, assuming an increased role of low-carbon energy in the context of climate change threat, which is a significant factor of uncertainty in world energy markets. The authors present a historical analysis based on the study of past energy transitions, which can provide a basis for a better understanding of the potential for changes in the energy mix and their possible dynamics during the current energy transition. In addition, the authors review the significant features of the current energy transition and the key factors that predetermine transformational changes.

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Author Biography

Y.V Solovova, Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Lead analyst of the International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy of Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (Moscow, Russian Federation).

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Published

2021-11-21

How to Cite

Solovova Ю. (2021). Transformations of the world energy system in the context of the energy transition trend . DISCUSSION | Journal of Scientific Publications on Economic ISSN 2077-7639, 107(4), 49–58. Retrieved from https://discussionj.ru/index.php/polemik/article/view/17