Total European Union energy requirements continue to increase through 2030. By 2030 primary energy consumption is expected to be 11% higher than in 2005. Energy improvements (1.7 % per year up to 2030) are expected to be driven by structural change towards services and lighter industries as well as by efficiency improvements in all sectors. Most of the energy consumption is expected to increase approximately 200 million tons of oil equivalent (Mtoe) between 2005 and 2030 mostly from renewables and natural gas, which are the only energy sources that increase their market shares during the period [see Chart below]. Renewables increase the most, growing by over 90% from 2005 to 2030, or increase by 115 Mtoe from 2005 to 2030 accounting for nearly 60% of the increase of energy demand.[1]
Research by Kevine Lidoro
