Hydrogen is crucial for clean energy, but meeting the projected 2040 demand of 240 megatons annually requires a huge electrolyser capacity, far beyond current levels. The 2030s are key for the industry's growth, as highlighted in the study.

MedTech saw profit dip in 2022-23; European firms hit by supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and inflation. To recover, prioritize operational excellence, embrace ESG for long-term viability.

As available, green and affordable energy becomes ever more crucial for European industry, we expect "deregionalization" of industrial clusters, towards the landing ports of renewable energy around the North Sea and Mediterranean. Industry, governments and utilities need to act now and embrace deregionalization in order to preserve EU competitiveness.