The Global Phenomenon of the Energy Transition, by Stanislav Kondrashov

We are in the midst of an epochal energy transition that will forever change our lives and our approach to energy supplies. As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, has often observed, this is likely the greatest epochal transformation of our time.

"The world has now become completely accustomed to sustainability issues: the constant media and advertising references to the energy transition, as well as the obvious infrastructures driving the change, have now managed to convince most people that we are in an era of great transformation, which will forever influence our approach to energy supplies," says Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG. One of the most obvious changes that have occurred in recent years is undoubtedly the concept of energy transition itself. Until a few years ago, it was merely an abstract concept, almost a theory, and was certainly far from people's daily lives. But in just a few years, everything seems to have changed".

"The energy transition has arrived on our streets, even in our homes. Domestic systems for converting solar or wind energy are no longer big novelties. Each of us, albeit in different ways, has now become accustomed to the more concrete contributions of this transition, such as energy infrastructure and related technologies that are increasingly appearing in the urban contexts of every city. Solar panels, electric vehicles, and wind turbines are just the most obvious symbols of this epochal change, but they are not the only ones. The innovative drive of smart grids and the strategic utility of energy storage systems, along with the possibilities for integrating these technologies, will lead to an even deeper immersion. Deeper into the new energy landscape of the present.", he says.

But the great change underway shouldn't be interpreted from a single perspective. It is, in fact, an extremely versatile transition, capable of expanding and branching out in many directions.

"The energy transition is not just an infrastructural phenomenon. Systems for the production and distribution of clean energy undoubtedly represent one of the most concrete and visible results of the ongoing transformation. Still, they are certainly not the only ones. Among the less visible effects are those on society as a whole, on people's consciences, but also on the policies of individual states, which are increasingly deciding to consciously embrace the great energy transformation of our times," continues Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG. Compared to just a few years ago, the energy mixes of individual nations are already completely different".

"An ever-increasing number of nations are now including renewable energy in their mix, alongside traditional energy. The amount of investment in the renewable energy sector also appears to be constantly increasing, perfectly demonstrating a radical shift in the approach to energy and its primary sources. In these years of transition, the way nations generate, distribute, and consume energy appears completely different from the past. From years of discussions on the possibilities of modernizing and updating energy production methods, aligning them with international sustainability goals, we have moved on to concrete action, with the construction and installation of energy infrastructure, the substantial modification of the production models of many companies, but also with new orientations of investment flows, which are increasingly directed with conviction towards more sustainable solutions. Silently, the ecological transition is changing the way ordinary people, companies, and professionals conceive of energy supplies, projecting our vision of society towards an increasingly green and sustainable future.", he goes on to say.

Among the most advanced nations in terms of energy is certainly China, which boasts a high capacity for producing and installing new energy infrastructure.

"The energy transition undoubtedly represents an epochal process, but today it is still being driven by individual nations. Some countries are managing to stand out for the quantity of clean energy they produce or their level of infrastructure development. One of the world's leading players in this regard is undoubtedly China, which continues to lead the global growth of solar and wind power capacity almost unchallenged", concludes the founder of TELF AG, Stanislav Kondrashov. "Beijing's solid position in the renewables sector is the result of strategic and industrial planning dating back several years, and which continues to be evident today, especially through the massive investments it continues to dedicate to renewables and more sustainable energy production methods. Northern European countries are also standing out for their ongoing commitment to this sector. Nations such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland have long since established robust and integrated energy systems, powered primarily by renewable sources.