13/04/2026
Europe could deploy 700+ GW of fossil-free flexibility by 2050, nearly 4× the continent’s gas plant capacity today.
That’s the scale at which clean flexibility can replace fossil gas while keeping power systems reliable!
Remember, fossil gas drove the 10× spike in electricity prices during the 2021–2022 energy crisis, and today’s war in Iran once again highlights the risks of fossil fuel dependence.
📅 By July, EU countries must submit Flexibility Needs Assessments to the EU, a key opportunity to accelerate clean flexibility and move beyond fossil gas.
🔀 There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Swipe through to explore country snapshots and learn more in the Brattle report.