European Energy Vision 2060: Charting Diverse Pathways for Europe's Energy Transition

Abstract

This paper develops four long-term scenarios for Europe's energy future aligned with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality. The researchers establish a three-dimensional space defined by social dynamics, innovation, and geopolitical instabilities to frame their analysis. The four scenarios — EU Trinity, REPowerEU++, Go RES, and NECP Essentials — explore diverse pathways from addressing internal EU divisions to achieving early carbon neutrality. The work employs a Qualitative to Quantitative matrix to bridge narrative descriptions with quantifiable energy system modelling through 2060.

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