Will Belgium become more reliant on electricity imports?

If policy remains unchanged, we will see Belgium's dependence on electricity imports steadily increase, from 50-60 TWh in 2036 to 70-90 TWh in 2050. Without a long-term strategy on the future energy mix and new policy measures, Belgium will therefore become more reliant on electricity imports.

What does Elia transmission Belgium's memorandum say about energy issues?

With Belgian federal and regional elections coming up in June this year, Elia Transmission Belgium's memorandum outlines the energy-related challenges that our next leaders will face. Elia Group’s ‘Integrated annual report 2023: Fully Charged for Change’.

Will Belgium's dependence on electricity increase in 10 years?

However, due to the rising demand for electricity, this will no longer be sufficient in 10 years' time. If policy remains unchanged, we will see Belgium's dependence on electricity imports steadily increase, from 50-60 TWh in 2036 to 70-90 TWh in 2050.

How will energy consumption change in Belgium by 2050?

By 2050, energy consumption from buildings, transport, and industry will fall by around 40%. These efficiency gains will be mainly driven by increasing electrification. Although molecules will remain vital for some parts of industry, system operator Elia expects electricity consumption in Belgium to more than double by 2050.

Will Belgium's energy mix be reliant on imports in 2035-2050?

Belgium's existing generation facilities and already-approved investments can provide only half of what is needed in the long term. Therefore, new governments will soon have to consider the desired energy mix for the period 2035-2050 and how reliant the country is willing to be on imports.