Dekarbonisierungsschritten

Dekarbonisieru is a neologism used to describe the broad set of strategies and technologies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The term appears in multilingual policy discussions and some academic works as a generic label for the energy transition toward lower‑carbon economies.

Definition and scope: Dekarbonisieru covers electrification of energy services, improvements in energy efficiency, fuel switching to low‑carbon alternatives, and the deployment of low‑emission power generation such as wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear. It also includes demand‑side management, grid modernization, and the deployment of carbon capture technologies for remaining hard‑to‑abate sectors.

Technologies and policies: Implementations typically combine renewable energy deployment, electrification, green hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage or utilization. Supporting policies include carbon pricing, technology subsidies, efficiency standards, retirements of high‑emission plants, and investments in transmission, storage, and demand management.

Challenges and considerations: Critics point to high upfront costs, reliability and intermittency concerns, energy security, and potential impacts on employment and equity. Proponents emphasize the need for credible policy timelines, adequate infrastructure, and just transitions to mitigate these risks.

See also: decarbonization, renewable energy, climate policy, energy transition, sustainable transport.