Looking at the country’s energy demand curve today brings excellent news, as most of the energy we have consumed comes from sources independent of fossil fuels. Specifically, wind energy production has reached 40-45% of demand, 30% from nuclear power plants, and 20% from other special regime energy sources. Only 10% of the energy has come from fossil fuels, 5% from coal and 5% from gas-fired power plants (combined cycle). As a result, CO2 emissions have been 3000-4000 tons/hour, one third of a “normal” Sunday. The energy sources have even generated surpluses for energy export and for water accumulation in hydroelectric plants.
These results are due to the effort invested in recent years to achieve clean, cheap, and environmentally friendly energy sources. Combined with energy reduction policies and an awareness of environmental care, it is possible to supply society’s electricity with zero pollution.
