The objectives of the energy transition require EUR 660 billion annually until 2030 and EUR 695 billion until 2040, compared to only EUR 240 billion on average annually between 2011 and 2021.
EnvironmentEuropean Union
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- The MEP cites data from the European Commission without explicitly attributing the source; the Clean Energy Investment Strategy was published on the same day as the session (March 10, 2026), so the data is very recent.
- The figure of 240 billion annual average between 2011-2021 could not be verified with direct primary sources.
- The exact historical comparison period varies according to different studies (some use 2011-2020, others 2011-2021).
- Sources
- PrimaryEuropean Commission - Energy (energy.ec.europa.eu)Delivering the clean energy transition will require €660 billion of investment annually until 2030, rising to €695 billion between 2031 and 2040
- SecondaryBrussels TimesEurope will need to invest about €660 billion a year in clean energy up to 2030, rising to around €695 billion a year between 2031 and 2040