Europe Needs Electrification to Decarnonize its Economy

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Electrification is the key to decarbonising Europe’s economy, according to WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson, who was speaking yesterday at a European Commission event on long-term emissions reductions.

EU leaders asked the Commission earlier this year to update the EU’s 2050 climate strategy. The current version, dating back to before COP21 in Paris, says the EU should cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% in 2050. A revised version is now expected before COP24 in Katowice. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “According to the International Energy Agency, wind will be the number one source of electricity soon after 2030, providing more than 30% of Europe’s electricity. But electricity is only 22% of the final energy needed by Europe’s economy.... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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