The study Renewable Energy Prospects for the European Union identifies cost-effective renewable energy options for all EU Member States, spanning a wide range of sectors and technologies.
Key findings:
- The EU could double the renewable share in its energy mix, cost effectively, from 17% in 2015 to 34% in 2030.
- All EU countries have cost-effective potential to use more renewables.
- Renewables are vital for long-term decarbonisation of the EU energy system.
- The European electricity sector can accommodate large shares of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power generation.
- Heating and cooling solutions account for more than one third of the EU’s untapped renewable energy potential.
- All renewable transport option, including both electric vehicles and biofuels, are needed to realise long-term EU decarbonisation objectives.
- Biomass will remain a key renewable energy source beyond 2030.