Posted by:
Statkraft analyses global energy market towards 2050
Official Press Release Statkraft:
Solar power is the fastest way to reduce Europe’s dependency on Russian gas
The expansion of solar power in Europe is growing rapidly due to increased renewable energy ambitions and the need to reduce dependence on Russian gas. Statkraft’s Low Emissions Scenario now shows that Europe will have significantly more solar power by 2030 than expected before the war in Ukraine.
For the seventh year in a row, Statkraft's analysts have made a comprehensive analysis of the global energy market towards 2050. Along with wind power, solar power is asserted as the crucial renewable technology to reduce the European Union’s dependence on Russian gas and cut emissions. Statkraft’s new analysis estimates an average yearly increase of solar capacity in the EU of between 45 and 52 GW towards 2030. This is significantly higher than the 33 GW per... ... More: Official Press Release Statkraft
