欧电联（Eurelectric）：2025年欧洲电力行业晴雨表：为未来就绪（英文版）（75页）.pdf

1、Power Barometer 2025In shape for the future1Extensive analysis 2In 2025,the European Union finds itself at a critical juncture.The geopolitical landscape is marked by growing uncertainty,with conflictsescalating and spreading into new regions,while trade frictions and global competition intensify.Wi

2、thin this volatile context,energy has re-emerged as a strategic instrument-not only as a cornerstone of economic resilience,but increasingly as a pillar of national security acrossEurope.Electricity stands out as a key enabler of Europes long-term energy security and decarbonisation-offering a path

3、away from importedfossil fuels and toward greater energy independence.Electrification is widely acknowledged as the foundation of Europescompetitiveness and climate neutrality,yet its progress remains slow due to structural barriers,policy gaps,and weak investment signals.Geopolitical tensions and h

4、igh energy prices have strained energy-intensive sectors,especially those lacking viable electrificationalternatives.Meanwhile,electricity demand has stagnated-driven less by efficiency gains and more by weakening industrial output andslow uptake of EVs and heat pumps.Still,structural drivers like t

5、he rapid growth of data centres are expected to positively impact demand,while electrification is gaining ground as a competitive alternative to fossil fuels in industry.Momentum in the power sector is building.Solar installations reached record highs over the past year,while investors are increasin

6、glybacking battery storage,flexibility assets,and distribution grids vital steps for integrating renewables and managing demand-sideflexibility.To ensure resilience and strategic autonomy,Europe must accelerate investment not only in clean electricity but also in the flexibleinfrastructure that will