This study investigates the impacts and feasibility of increasing the share of renewables beyond the proposed target of 27% for 2030 through a review of recent studies assessing the future energy system in the EU. The authors examine the impact of selected modelling input factors and modelling approaches on the determination of the optimal share of renewables. This document has be encommissioned by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament.
