Europe's energy production will need to become almost carbon-free if the EU is to meet its goal of cutting emissions by more than 80% by 2050. The Energy Roadmap 2050, which the EP's energy committee will vote on 24 January, sets out how this can be achieved without disrupting energy supplies and competitiveness. We asked Niki Tzavela, a Greek member of the Europe of freedom and democracy group who is steering the proposal through Parliament, about the future of energy in the EU.
What do you think will be the EU energy mix in 2050? Which sources should play a bigger role?
In the long run, renewable energy will move to the centre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small-scale to larger-scale, and from subsidised to competitive.
See full Press Release: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/content/20130121STO05424/html/Niki-Tzavela-Renewable-energy-will-move-to-the-centre-of-the-EU-energy-mix
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