Decarbonisation: despite measurable progress, the EU's rate of electrification remains slow (JRC Study)

In 2024, the EU made measurable progress in decarbonising its energy system, achieving a renewable share of 47.5% in electricity consumption and 25.2% in final energy consumption in 2024. However, the rate of electrification has remained slow (hovering 23% over the last decade), according to a Joint Research Center and Clean Energy Technology Observatory analysis, released on 18 August 2026.

This report, entitled “Overall strategic analysis of clean energy technology in the EU”, also shows that he manufacturing production value for clean energy technologies contracted by 5% in 2024, reaching approximately €74 billion.

“While the trade deficit narrowed significantly, this was driven largely by reduced demand and price adjustments in solar PV and batteries rather than a structural…