Ember NECP data methodology

The document outlines Ember's methodology for extracting and normalizing data from EU National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). It specifies the preference for 'with additional measures' (WAM) projections for electricity data, the conversion of energy units (1 mtoe = 11.63 TWh), and the mapping of greenhouse gas emissions and final energy demand from EEA and Eurostat datasets to align with UNFCCC and 'Fit for 55' standards.

• Ember prioritizes electricity data from NECP projections that include 'with additional measures' (WAM), which encompass implemented policies and options with a realistic chance of adoption. If WAM projections are unavailable, 'existing measures' (WEM) projections are used.
• To ensure consistency in solar capacity reporting, Ember attempts to present all figures in direct current (DC, gross output), noting that AC capacity differs from DC by a factor of 1.25, although national reporting transparency varies.
• Greenhouse gas emissions data is sourced from the EEA's reports to the UNFCCC and the EU Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Mechanism, covering all sectors including LULUCF but excluding international aviation and navigation, aligning with the EU's 'Fit for 55' target.
• Final energy demand data is derived from Eurostat's 'Complete energy balances' (NRG_BAL_C), specifically using 'Final consumption - energy use' (FC_E) for total demand and its subcategories for fuel and sectoral breakdowns.
• Ember applies a specific conversion factor for energy values reported in million tonnes of oil equivalent (mtoe), assuming 1 mtoe equals 11.63 terawatt hours (TWh).

APA

Ember (n.d.). Ember NECP data methodology. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2024/09/NECP-Data-Methodology.pdf

Chicago

Ember. Ember NECP data methodology. n.d. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2024/09/NECP-Data-Methodology.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{emberndember, author = {{Ember}}, title = {{Ember NECP data methodology}}, institution = {Ember}, url = {https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2024/09/NECP-Data-Methodology.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }