1. Karl Vella - EURELECTRIC
Revealing the potential of Electricity in the Decarbonisation Challenge
Karl Vella - EURELECTRIC
10 May 2017
MEDELEC Workshop 2017
Istanbul

2. DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
EURELECTRIC – representing the European electricity sector across the entire value chain
ENERGY POLICY
& GENERATION
ENVIRONMENT
& SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
MARKETS
RETAIL CUSTOMERS
DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
Members representing electricity sector in over 30 European countries.
EURELECTRIC represents 3500 companies with an aggregate turnover of €200 billion.
EURELECTRIC’s Structure of Expertise provides input to development of the sector’s policy positions, statements reports etc.

3. Presidency Priorities (2015-2017)
Reveal the value of Electricity
A holistic Market Design to attract investments
Decarbonisation Agenda
Focus on Retail
Define the new role of DSOs
Foster the added value of the Energy Union

4. Presidency Priorities (2015-2017)
Reveal the value of Electricity
A holistic Market Design to attract investments
Decarbonisation Agenda
Focus on Retail
Define the new role of DSOs
Foster the added value of the Energy Union

5. European Power Sector is fully committed to Decarbonisation
The European electricity sector is committed to providing carbon neutral electricity in Europe by
Fully support the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Achieving these objectives will be essential to guarantee the long-term sustainability of the global economy.
As electricity generation becomes increasingly decarbonised, using more electricity in sectors like Transport and Heating & Cooling provides a powerful pathway for these sectors on the road to decarbonisation.

6. The EU’s 2030 Climate & Energy Targets
In 2014, the European Council (Heads of State from all 28 EU Member States) agreed these targets which set the basis for a holistic and market-based policy framework.

7. EU 2030 Climate & Energy Targets* up to 2030 in power generation
Achieving the EU’s 2030 targets and the Paris Agreement will require massive investment in power generation
EU 2030 Climate & Energy Targets*
€50 billion/year
up to 2030 in power generation
*European Council conclusions, October 2014
-40%
reduction domestic greenhouse gas emissions
>27%
share of renewable energy consumption
€40 billion/year
up to 2030 in power grids
>27%
Improvements in energy efficiency

8. How is the EU’s 40% Greenhouse Gas reduction target split?

9. Decarbonisation of the European power sector is happening
Low carbon sources already dominate the European power generation market
In % of all electricity generated across the EU came from low carbon sources: Nuclear, Hydro and Renewables

10. A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR EUROPE The Value of Electricity in Decarbonising
Power to the People !!!
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR EUROPE The Value of Electricity in Decarbonising
the European Union
“Electrification is a winning strategy for Europe that will add value to the everyday lives of European citizens, and supports the pursuit of key EU decarbonisation objectives.
Cost-effective decarbonisation is crucial for Europe to remain competitive in the global market.”
Antonio Mexia, EURELECTRIC President

11. Electrification is a winning strategy for Europe
Improving
value
Expanding value
The strong value proposition of electricity
Realising value

12. The European power sector’s value proposition today
Source: EURELECTRIC

13. The European power sector’s value proposition today
Source: EURELECTRIC

14. Improving the value proposition of Electricity in Europe
Carbon emissions by sector
Source: EU Ref Scenario 2016

15. Improving the value proposition of Electricity in Europe
Carbon emissions by sector
Investments in Europe clean energy in : €882 billion
Source: EU Ref Scenario 2016

16. Strengthening the value proposition of Electricity
The strong value proposition of electricity

17. Strengthening the value proposition of Electricity
The strong value proposition of electricity

18. Expanding Value through Transport and Heating & Cooling1
Enabling system integration 2
Empowering active customers 3
Improving security of supply 4
Improving air quality 5
Increasing efficiencies

19. Making it happen! 1
Implement strict GHG emissions standards for Cars and Vans 2
Invest & facilitate the rollout of Electric Vehicle-charging infrastructure 3
Encourage private investment to close energy efficiency financing gap 4
Legislation to recognise that electricity is increasingly coming from low carbon sources

20. Electrification in the Clean Energy Package
Revise the MARKET DESIGN to attract investments
Achieve the ENERGY UNION
Reveal the value of electricity: ELECTRIFICATION
PROMOTE DSOs as technological enablers and market facilitators
Reinforce the focus on retail with EMPOWERED CUSTOMERS
Ensure a cost-effective DECARBONISATION

21. Electrification through the Long term low emission strategies
2030
2050
2070
The national long-term low emission strategies should also provide commitment to an electrification agenda.
The rate of electrification should be an important KPI to measure progress to decarbonised energy systems as part of the Member States.
The proposed 50 year horizon should be kept to provide a strategic vision and should be complemented by more elaborate national climate and energy strategies for the first 30 years, up to 2050.
VISION
STRATEGY
PLAN

22. Understanding the benefits of Electrification in Transport
Energy efficiency gains
Electric car engines are around 4 times more energy efficient than internal combustion engines: With the same amount of energy used for 1 internal combustion vehicle, you can propel 4 electric vehicles.
Emission savings
As emissions in the electricity sector are capped by the ETS, electrification of any sector results in a de-facto decarbonisation of this sector
In well-to-wheel calculations and with the current European electricity mix, electric vehicles emit 50% less CO2 than an average internal combustion engine vehicle
Sector coupling and contribution to an integrated system
With dynamic pricing and a charging station equipped with a smart metering and communication devices, EVs can charge at time of high renewables feed-in – generating savings for the driver’s electricity bill and at the same time providing valuable flexibility for the electricity system
Electrification of transport:
An average EV consumes 15kWh per 100km and with an average emission of 331g CO2/kWh in Europe, this gives 50g CO2/km, whereas the EU standards for new cars (to be reached in 2020) is 95g CO2 / km. The current CO2 emissions of new passenger cars in Europe is 118,1g CO2/km (European Environmental Agency, 2017).

23. Power to the People – Follow the Campaign!!
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR EUROPE
The Value of Electricity in Decarbonising the European Union
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24. Power to the People – Follow the Campaign!!
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR EUROPE
The Value of Electricity in Decarbonising the European Union
Follow EURELECTRIC’s Electrification Campaign on Twitter:
#itsElectric
@EURELECTRIC

25. Karl Vella kvella@eurelectric.org
Thank You
Karl Vella