Coal has been one of the main fuels of the European economy. Today it still plays a significant role as a primary energy source.
16% of the total energy consumption in the EU
24% share in power generation
In the future the role of coal is expected to diminish due to both decarbonisation and a more diversified energy mix.
Total historical and possible future coal use EU28 (Mtoe)
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400
300
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JRC C.7 Knowledge for the Energy Union
October 2017, Petten