Energy
Electricity generation, transmission, and storage activities supporting the transition to renewable energy.
The energy sector sits at the heart of the EU's decarbonisation strategy and is one of the most detailed sectors in the Taxonomy. With 15 eligible activities, it covers the full energy value chain -- from generation through transmission and distribution to storage.
Renewable energy sources including solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, hydropower, and geothermal are covered, along with enabling infrastructure such as electricity grids, district heating networks, and battery storage. The Taxonomy sets strict lifecycle emission thresholds for power generation, currently at 100g CO2e/kWh, which effectively excludes unabated fossil fuel generation.
Adaptation criteria require energy infrastructure operators to conduct climate vulnerability assessments covering risks such as extreme heat (which reduces thermal plant efficiency), flooding (which threatens substations and grid infrastructure), and wind pattern changes (which affect renewable output). Operators must implement adaptation solutions that are proportionate to the identified risks and consistent with regional climate projections.
Economic Activities
Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Storage of electricity
EnablingConstruction and operation of facilities that store electricity and return it at a later time in the form of electricity.
Storage of thermal energy
EnablingConstruction and operation of facilities that store thermal energy and return it at a later time in the form of thermal energy or other useful energy.
Storage of hydrogen
EnablingConstruction and operation of facilities that store hydrogen, including underground hydrogen storage and above-ground hydrogen storage facilities.
Manufacture of biogas and biofuels for use in transport and of bioliquids
StandardManufacture of biogas or biofuels for use in transport, and manufacture of bioliquids, from biomass feedstocks.
Transmission and distribution networks for renewable and low-carbon gases
EnablingConstruction and operation of new transmission and distribution networks dedicated to hydrogen or other low-carbon and renewable gases.
District heating/cooling distribution
StandardConstruction and operation of pipelines and associated infrastructure for the distribution of heating and cooling, where the system uses renewable energy or waste heat sources.
Electricity generation using concentrated solar power
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity using concentrated solar power (CSP) technology.
Electricity generation from wind power
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity from wind power.
Electricity generation from ocean energy technologies
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity from ocean energy including wave, tidal, and ocean thermal energy conversion.
Electricity generation from hydropower
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity from hydropower.
Electricity generation from geothermal energy
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity from geothermal energy.
Electricity generation from renewable non-fossil gaseous and liquid fuels
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity using gaseous and liquid fuels of renewable non-fossil origin.
Electricity generation from bioenergy
StandardConstruction and operation of electricity generation facilities that produce electricity exclusively from biomass, biogas, or bioliquids.
Transmission and distribution of electricity
EnablingConstruction and operation of transmission and distribution systems that transport electricity on the interconnected extra high-voltage, high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage systems.