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Powering Europe’s industry

Energy costs shape Europe’s industrial competitiveness, yet electricity still plays a limited role. This analysis shows that electrification can make industry more competitive if conditions align, and affordable power prices will become increasingly decisive. Beyond just power price support, success requires combining de-risking tools like contracts for difference and power purchase agreements, alongside robust carbon pricing.

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Powering Europe’s industry

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Agora Energiewende is active in a variety of regions and countries and has offices in Berlin, Brussels and Bangkok. The office of our strategic partner, Agora Energy China, is located in Beijing. We furthermore cooperate with a wide network of partner think tanks on the ground. Explore our international work.

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    @AgoraEW

    🌍 Winning the global cleantech race: Electrification is by now a global race for competitiveness. With COP31 targets on the horizon, securing strong domestic demand is key to building a resilient, world-leading clean tech manufacturing base in Europe.

    Read our new interactive paper to explore the sectoral pathways and policy solutions that will power Europe’s clean energy future: agora-energiewende.org/publica 4/4

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    @AgoraEW

    💡 Setting targets that work: Any new EU electrification target must complement ambitious renewable energy targets, be defined with national and sectoral granularity, and backed by clear data.

    🛠️ Deploying existing solutions: Faster grid connections, carbon contracts for difference (CCfDs), competitive electricity-to-gas price ratios and targeted support like social leasing schemes to ensure the transition is both fast and fair. 3/x

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    @AgoraEW

    Currently, electricity accounts for just 23% of the EU’s final energy consumption – a figure that has remained stagnant despite Europe’s climate ambition.
    Yet, the momentum is there: in 2025, Europe saw over 2.2 million heat pump installations, and EV market share climbed to 19%.

    To build on that, the Action Plan must deliver on three fronts: 2/x