Wind energy could install more than 20GW per year from 2030-50 and cover 36% of Europe’s power generation by 2050 under an electrification scenario that is compatible with the Paris climate goals, according to a report unveiled today by WindEurope.
Under this scenario, the share of electricity in total energy consumption would rise from 24% today to 62% in 2050 — and 78% of that electricity would come from renewables, says the study, entitled Breaking new ground – Wind Energy and the Electrification of Europe’s Energy System.
