Cost-effective renewables: How do other options compare to bioenergy?

This briefing summarises the study’s findings:

• In the EU reference scenario 2013 over 90% of realisable bioenergy potentials are exploited and only 35% of other renewables;
• The most cost-effective renewable energy mix in 2030 has a significantly lower share of bioenergy than the EU reference scenario 2013 and the GHG 40 and GHG40EE scenarios in the IA 2030;
• Governmental interventions are required to meet the most cost optimal mix;
• In most of the six selected member states trends are similar, although there are location and country-specific features.