⚡ Electrification: Europe’s Competitive Edge Jan Rosenow, speaking at this week’s EU Energy Council, highlighted a key vulnerability in Europe’s energy system: fossil fuel dependency. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, European industry has paid up to five times more

On October 20 the EU Energy Ministers will meet in Luxembourg for the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy (TTE) Council where electrification will take centre stage. The Danish Presidency’s background note highlights: ⚡ The large technical potential for industrial

Solar and wind are powering global electricity growth In the first half of 2025: ☀️ Solar grew by a record +306 TWh (+31%) covering 83% of demand growth. 💨 Wind added +97 TWh (+7.7%). Together, renewables overtook coal for the first time in history now 34.3% of global

“Electrification without flexibility = system failure.” That’s the warning from Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen. With EVs, heat pumps, and overall electrification expanding fast, our grids simply can’t operate rigidly anymore. We need: - Demand-side flexibility (smart

🔌 Europe’s energy transition depends on the modernisation of its electricity grids. But today, outdated governance and fragmented decision-making are holding this modernisation back. E3G’s new Grids Governance Briefing sets out how to fix it: ✅ Stronger cross-border

What’s next for Europe’s energy future? The @Elec_All invites you to “Watt’s Next: The Electric Pathway to a Competitive, Secure Industry in Europe” – a full-day conference where policymakers, industry leaders and innovators will roll up their sleeves to talk about how to break

⚡📈 European carmakers sold 38% more electric cars in the first seven months of 2025. All but Mercedes-Benz are on track to comply with the EU’s 2025-37 emission targets. It’s time for the EU to go all in on electrification! Check out T&E’s report ➡️ https://t.co/gHaWLTetXN

Europe’s grids need urgent upgrades to connect renewables and enable electrification. The @EU_Commission estimates €1.2 trillion in grid investments by 2040. Ahead of the EU Grids Package (expected Q4 2025), the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)

In 8 of 17 EU countries, electricity is taxed at least 3x more than gas. Poland taxes electricity 7x more than gas, while Belgium, 6x more, new research from the European Heat Pump Association shows, noting how the two countries have the lowest heat pump uptake in Europe.

🔌 The Installers’ Summit is back in Brussels this November! @EuropeOn_EU members will gather in the European capital, together with GCP EUROPE, to exchange on the state of the installation sector, which plays a key role in driving Europe’s #electrification forward. This

🗣️ In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen made it clear: to “get rid of dirty Russian fossil fuels” we need “clean, homegrown energy.” This means more European clean electricity and a stronger, more resilient grid to speed up electrification everywhere,

The European power sector’s reality check is in! Yesterday we joined @Eurelectric's launch of the hashtag#PowerBarometer25 in Brussels – a packed event that put power system flexibility at the core of the discussions. The panel discussion - featuring Eva Chamizo Llatas

➡️ Ember just released “The Electrotech Revolution”! This new analysis showcases the transformation of the energy system, leaving fossil fuels behind and embracing electrified, clean solutions. According to their data, three tech groups are leading the way: - Renewable supply

How can we accelerate Europe’s electric truck uptake? On 1 October, E-Mobility Europe will launch its Blueprint 2030 at the event “The 2030 Countdown: Closing Europe’s Electric Truck Gap“, offering a unified approach towards more electrified trucks on the road by bringing

Using European energy in European homes, industry and transport is the single biggest lever to allow our citizens and industry to thrive in an increasingly unfriendly world. That is why the Secretary Generals of the @Elec_All met today at @Eurelectric's offices to align on

In her State of the Union speech at the European Parliament, President @vonderleyen made clear: "We are now on the path to energy independence. But energy bills are still a real source of anxiety for millions of Europeans. And costs are still structurally high for industry. We

We’re looking back on @ember_energy's analysis which showed that solar generated a record 22% of EU electricity in June 2025, overtaking coal! ☀️🤯 Let’s continue moving electrification to the fast track! ➡️ Read more 👇 https://t.co/0PYnx85N0M

⚡ Europe needs an Electrification Action Plan that delivers — fast. With the EU’s #EAP expected early next year, we need more than just ambition on paper. Implementation is now crucial to avoid the risk of falling behind our climate and competitiveness goals. #Electrification

Join @smartEnEU, a proud member of the Electrification Alliance, and co-organiser Flexiblepower Alliance Network, for #FLEXCON2025 - taking place this month in Brussels. 💡Flexibility is no longer a pilot concept. The Flexible Demand Management Industry is a full-fledged