A carbon neutral Nordic region would need 75 percent more electricity, study says
Decarbonizing aviation, shipping and heavy industries will be among the biggest challenges.
September 17, 2020
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OSLO — Nordic countries would have to generate another 290 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity, an increase of 75 percent from current levels, to meet the additional demand for power if they become carbon neutral, a study published on Thursday showed.
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