Will Europe's energy transition be a success?

The success of Europe’s energy transition depends on an extended, fully digitalised grid that can manage the amount of renewables capacity that is set to come online in the coming years. Making the grid fit for this purpose will require an annual investment of €67 billion from now until 2050.

Is Europe at an energy crossroads?

The Russia-Ukraine war, accelerating climate change and ongoing tariff tensions with the US and China have all highlighted one thing: Europe is at an energy crossroads. In an attempt to significantly ramp up its energy independence, the EU has revealed that it will be adding a further 89 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in 2025.

How do South European heatwaves affect the power system?

This paper revealed the compound impacts of South European heatwaves on the power system (i.e., high power demand and low renewable power generation). The contradiction between power demand and supply, associated with the heatwaves, may intensify the energy crisis in 2022.

Are hot summers a threat to Europe's energy supply?

Hotter summers pose a serious health risk. They also threaten the stability of energy supplies throughout Europe. CORRECTIV.Europe shows on a detailed map which regions are affected the most. 16. October 2024

Will Europe need more interconnectors in the future?

Europe will need a lot more interconnectors in the future, but with long project timelines, the time to start planning is now. Europe must double its current interconnection capacity over the next ten to fifteen years to deliver on its energy targets and the climate neutrality objective.