García-Moreno, S.; López-Ruiz, V.-R. A Review of the Energy Sector as a Key Factor in Industry 4.0: The Case of Spain. Energies2023, 16, 4446.
García-Moreno, S.; López-Ruiz, V.-R. A Review of the Energy Sector as a Key Factor in Industry 4.0: The Case of Spain. Energies 2023, 16, 4446.
García-Moreno, S.; López-Ruiz, V.-R. A Review of the Energy Sector as a Key Factor in Industry 4.0: The Case of Spain. Energies2023, 16, 4446.
García-Moreno, S.; López-Ruiz, V.-R. A Review of the Energy Sector as a Key Factor in Industry 4.0: The Case of Spain. Energies 2023, 16, 4446.
Abstract
Technological development has profoundly marked the evolution of the economy. The constant changes brought about by scientific and technological advances have been decisive in the transition from an analogue to a digital world. In this context, the impact of the fourth industrial revolution (or Industry 4.0.) manifests itself in many ways. Environmental impact is one of these. The energy sector has been evolving and changing just like the economy and society. Therefore, a study of this sector, and of the other related elements, is of interest to better understand the 4.0 concept. The promotion of sustainability at both political and social levels has led to changes in different areas, such as the productive vision, the use of green energies or the implementation of green taxes. Energy as a key factor in Industry 4.0. involves studying it both quantitatively and qualitatively. This is to under-stand the lights and shadows that the concept currently presents. Therefore, this work aims to bring the reality of the energy sector closer to reality, both in its positive and negative aspects, considering the main factors of incidence, in order to show the strengths and weaknesses that can be deduced.
Keywords
Industry 4.0; technology; green taxes; green energy; sustainability.
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Other
Copyright:
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