The Energy Transition
The energy transition is the global shift from fossil-based energy systems to renewable and sustainable sources. It is one of the most important challenges of our time, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
This page explores major themes, international actions, and new technologies leading the transformation.
The Green Deal (Europe)
The European Green Deal is the EU's strategy to become climate-neutral by 2050.
It includes targets such as reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030
and investing in clean technologies.
The European Green Deal -WSP.it
The UN 2030 Agenda
The European Green Deal is closely aligned with the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, which promotes peace, prosperity and sustainability for people and the planet.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include access to clean energy, climate action, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and environmental protection - all themes that connect directly with our transition to a greener world.
Explore the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda
COP Conferences
The "COP" (Conference of the Parties) meetings are annual global summits where countries negotiate climate commitments.
- COP21 (Paris, 2015): The historic Paris Agreement was signed.
- COP26 (Glasgow, 2021): Focus on implementation and finance.
- COP Rome (2025): Future COP focused on biodiversity and Mediterranean cooperation.
The Hydrogen Revolution
Hydrogen is considered a key energy carrier of the future. It can be produced from water using renewable electricity and has applications in transport, heating, and industry.
It emits only water vapor when used as fuel and can store energy for long periods. However, it still requires efficient infrastructure and investment.
Electric Innovation
What If We Don't Transition?
A recent study by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and the Enrico Fermi Research Center, commissioned by Ecco and Transport & Environment (T&E), warns of severe consequences if Italy fails to embrace electric mobility.
- -58% reduction in automotive production value by 2030
- Estimated loss of up to 7.49 billion dollar
- 66,000 to 94,000 jobs at risk
- 2 billion dollar in social support costs (next 10 years)
- Production dropped to 310,000 vehicles in 2024 (-85% since 1989)
The study suggests new tools like social leasing and incentive schemes linked to eco-score systems to support the shift.
The "UniNa Corse" project
The University of Naples "Federico II" is developing electric racing cars as part of a research project on high-performance and sustainable mobility. These vehicles combine advanced engineering, battery technologies, and eco-conscious design.
This project shows how education and innovation can drive the energy transition forward.