The Joint Research Centre has released the second edition of its annual report on the technology, market and economic aspects of Wind Energy in Europe and the world. With this second issue, the JRC demonstrates its commitment to make an important contribution to the knowledge base for the wind energy sector, providing up-to-date information … Continue reading Technology, market and economic aspects of Wind Energy in Europe and the world
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Ninety percent of Europeans want 2030 renewable energy target, EC poll shows
Ninety percent of Europeans say their governments must set targets to increase the amount of renewables in the energy mix by 2030, according to a survey by Eurobarometer – the European Commission’s polling service. In a special report gauging public opinion on climate change, the European Commission [EC] found that nine in ten Europeans are … Continue reading Ninety percent of Europeans want 2030 renewable energy target, EC poll shows
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Europe spent EUR545 billion on fossil fuel imports in 2012, three times more than the Greek bailout
A report to be published by the European Wind Energy Association states that Member States spent EUR406 billion on fossil fuels in 2011, rising by over 25% the following year . The total spend on imported fuels over this period is equal to the combined GDP of the Netherlands and Sweden. The report, ‘Avoiding fossil … Continue reading Europe spent EUR545 billion on fossil fuel imports in 2012, three times more than the Greek bailout
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MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy
MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency in plenary. “The European Parliament has again shown it is the most forward-thinking of the institutions. It has resisted lobbying from backward-looking organisations and voted on the basis of facts, … Continue reading MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy
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EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
The European Commission proposes a greenhouse gas target of 40% and a renewables target of 27% by 2030 in its Communication published today. This is despite its own figures which show that setting a 30% renewables target would create over 560,000 more jobs in Europe and boost economic growth while saving billions on imported fossil … Continue reading EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
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European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
MEPs have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, and environment committees voted 66 to 50 in favour of the three targets earlier today. The vote … Continue reading European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
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EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
“Following the letter in favour of a 2030 renewable energy target from eight Member States including Germany and France, to European Commissioners, this vote is another strong signal to the European Commission of the widespread support for a binding renewable energy target for 2030”, commented Stephane Bourgeois of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). “In … Continue reading EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
Continue readingEWEA – European Wind Energy Association : EU to miss its climate objectives without 2030 climate and renewable energy targets
The European Commission’s latest reference scenario, based on current trends and adopted policies, shows that EU GHG emissions would fall by 24% in 2020, but by just 44% in 2050 (compared to 1990 levels), with energy import dependency increasing during the period to almost 57%. “With the EU’s power sector expected to be still pumping … Continue reading EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : EU to miss its climate objectives without 2030 climate and renewable energy targets
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New EU funding available for the growing wind power industry
Interest in the ambitious EU research programme Horizon 2020, which begins in January and is open to different aspects of the wind power sector, continued to build last week in Brussels during a seminar organised by EWEA. The seminar for EWEA members was held after the European Commission presented calls for projects under Horizon 2020, … Continue reading New EU funding available for the growing wind power industry
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Gamesa, Acciona and other European companies call for 2030 EU renewable energy target of more than 30%
The group represents 176,000 jobs, over €250 billion annual turnover and is providing European cleaner generation technologies, equipment and energy to more than 70 countries worldwide. Industry statement on a 2030 EU climate and energy framework Today, eight European companies (Gamesa, Acciona Energía, Alstom, Dong Energy, EnBW, ERG, Res and Vestas) call for a strong … Continue reading Gamesa, Acciona and other European companies call for 2030 EU renewable energy target of more than 30%
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Europe on track to meet renewable energy goals
European Union Member States are showing mixed progress towards three climate and energy targets for 2020, even though the EU as a whole could reduce greenhouse gases emissions by 21% in 2020 with the set of national measures already adopted. These findings come from new European Environment Agency (EEA) assessments. writing services The European Environmental … Continue reading Europe on track to meet renewable energy goals
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EU offshore wind energy industry needs regulatory stability
Between € 90 billion and € 123 billion are needed by the European offshore wind energy industry to meet its 2020 target of 40 GW. Yet the main obstacle to development is not the availability of the funding but the regulatory instability freezing the industry, a new report will show. Regulatory stability and a post-2020 … Continue reading EU offshore wind energy industry needs regulatory stability
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EU offshore wind energy installation grows during first half 2013
277 new offshore wind turbines, totalling 1,045 megawatts (MW), were fully grid connected in Europe during the first six months of 2013. This is double compared to the same period in 2012 when 523.2 MW were installed. In addition, 268 foundations were installed and 254 turbines erected, all during the first 181 days of the … Continue reading EU offshore wind energy installation grows during first half 2013
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UK should back EU-wide renewable energy target
The UK government will vote today on the ‘Energy Bill’ – measures to decide how the UK will structure its energy sector in the future, including a possible 2030 decarbonisation target. The target has been backed by an alliance of 55 energy companies, trade unions, environmental and faith groups – including SSE, RES, Vestas, EDP, … Continue reading UK should back EU-wide renewable energy target
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Unclear Progress Towards the EU 2020 Renewable Energy Targets
While renewable energy targets now exist in 118 countries worldwide, few regional commitments to renewable energy deployment exist, though this trend is beginning to change. The European Union (EU) has undoubtedly been one of the global leaders in spurring the advanced development and deployment of renewable energies worldwide. The vision set forth by the Renewable … Continue reading Unclear Progress Towards the EU 2020 Renewable Energy Targets
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European Parliament calls for 2030 Binding Renewable Energy Target
The European Parliament adopted today in plenary the Reul Report which calls on the European Commission to propose a binding European renewable energy target by 2030. “This vote confirms the European Parliament’s commitment to basing Europe’s future on renewable energy and sends a very strong message to both the European Commission, currently consulting on a 2030 framework … Continue reading European Parliament calls for 2030 Binding Renewable Energy Target
Continue readingHat-trick 2030: An integrated climate and energy framework
This paper sets out a number of reasons why an integrated renewables –greenhouse gas – energy efficiency 2030 policy approach with an ambitious and binding renewable energy target yields more benefits for European citizens and industries than a one-legged policy based on a supposedly “technology-neutral” GHG-only approach. Providing a clear signal for investors By … Continue reading Hat-trick 2030: An integrated climate and energy framework
Continue readingEU Parliament fails to fix carbon market
“The European Parliament today voted against repairing the collapsing carbon market”, said Rémi Gruet, Senior Climate Advisor of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) in Brussels. “MEPs have voted against the polluter pays principle and putting a market-oriented price on carbon emissions”. “This makes the ETS irrelevant in Europe’s bid to reduce the use of … Continue reading EU Parliament fails to fix carbon market
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Millions of Euros for innovative wind energy demonstration projects
NER300 is the EU’s funding programme for innovative demonstration projects for renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS). However while no CCS projects qualified for funding as part of the first call in 2011, renewables projects got EUR 1.2 billion – with six wind energy projects granted EUR 273 million total. “In the first … Continue reading Millions of Euros for innovative wind energy demonstration projects
Continue readingEU Commission’s 2030 energy policy needs binding renewables target
The European Commission today opened the debate on EU energy and climate policy after 2020 – offering the energy industry the prospect of the long-term clarity and stability needed for large, long-term investments. The European Commission’s Green Paper on a “2030 framework for climate and energy policies” published today in Brussels presents 2030 targets as … Continue reading EU Commission’s 2030 energy policy needs binding renewables target
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