Forecast change in electricity demand in the European Union 2021-2026, by sector
The electricity demand in the European Union declined in 2022 and 2023, but was projected to grow by almost 170 terawatt-hours between 2024 and 2026. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, and data centers will account for an overall increase in electricity demand in the period under consideration. According to the forecast, the electricity demand in the EU will amount to approximately 2,500 terawatt-hours in 2026.