The green energy transition and its boost to the deployment of renewable energy can offer a unique opportunity for rural areas to benefit from their natural resources. The present study aims to provide a quantitative assessment of the technical potential of renewable energy sources in the EU's...

Solar fuel technologies convert solar radiation directly into chemical energy in the form of hydrogen (or potentially other chemicals), that are then converted into liquid or gaseous fuels. They are distinct from e-fuels, which are produced from renewable electricity. Solar fuels have the...