Building net-zero by 2050 with three building blocks: which ones and how?

From a recent study co-authored by two German researchers, Claudia Kemfert and Franziska Holz, we know that the optimal energy mix for Europe in 2050 is still largely undetermined. However, we also know that it is likely to combine three building blocks: direct electrification with renewables, hydrogen, and synthetic hydrocarbons.

During this FSR Talk, Claudia and Franziska will explain why these three building blocks, how they could combine, and what policy measures might be preferable for the EU to implement in the coming years.

Speakers:

Prof Dr Claudia Kemfert, Head of the department Energy, Transportation, Environment at the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW Berlin)

Prof Dr Franziska Holz, Deputy Head of the Department Energy, Transportation, and Environment at the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW Berlin)

Agenda:

• Introduction and initial speech by the guest speakers: Jean-Michel Glachant, Claudia Kemfert and Franziska Holz (20’)
• Discussion with Nicolò Rossetto and James Kneebone (15’)
• Q&A with the audience (25’)

Host:

Jean-Michel Glachant, Director of the Florence School of Regulation

Learn more:

The FSR Summer School on Energy Systems

The FSR Clean Molecule for the Energy Transition course

Florence School of Regulation: Cost-Effective Decarbonisation Study 2022

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