Solar PV additions in the European Union are forecast to reach 65.5GW in 2024, according to trade association SolarPower Europe’s (SPE) latest report. After years of rapid growth with double-digit increases from previous years, Europe is facing a 92% slowdown in solar growth compared with the growth between 2021 and 2023. Last year was marked … Continue reading EU adds 66 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in 2024
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EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
Energy security has risen to the top of the EU’s political agenda, yet much remains to be done. The EU cannot continue relying on imported fossil fuels, putting its energy security in the hands of hostile nations. This becomes critical considering the US president-elect’s calls for reduced US military engagement in Europe. Solutions like wind, … Continue reading EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
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EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
Energy security has risen to the top of the EU’s political agenda, yet much remains to be done. The EU cannot continue relying on imported fossil fuels, putting its energy security in the hands of hostile nations. This becomes critical considering the US president-elect’s calls for reduced US military engagement in Europe. Solutions like wind, … Continue reading EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
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Europe can build a competitive renewable hydrogen value chain to decarbonise hard to electrify sectors
This week CEOs, policymakers and stakeholders gathered in Brussels to take part in the Renewable Hydrogen Summit. This is Europe’s top event on renewable hydrogen. Earlier this week various stakeholders, CEOs and policymakers met for the fourth Renewable Hydrogen Summit. Opening the event with a video statement, President Ursula von der Leyen said: “We need … Continue reading Europe can build a competitive renewable hydrogen value chain to decarbonise hard to electrify sectors
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EU Innovation Fund awards big grants to 6 innovative wind turbine factories
Last week the European Commission announced the results of the latest call of the EU Innovation Fund. For the first time the focus of the call was firmly on clean power manufacturing. 6 wind energy projects are among the winners. “The results of the latest Innovation Fund call are excellent. The European Commission has finally … Continue reading EU Innovation Fund awards big grants to 6 innovative wind turbine factories
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Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany
The company was selected to negotiate a grant decision for a subsidy of up to 107 million euros for its project consisting of a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. This means that up to 20,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and up to 50,000 MWh of green heat are possible … Continue reading Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany
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Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that
Europe must leverage the significant potential for private financing stemming from PPAs. The recent “Draghi Report” on the EU’s competitiveness and economic security singled out PPAs as a key tool for strengthening the EU’s industrial resilience. PPAs have significant benefits: they enable European companies to procure clean energy at competitive and predictable prices. They increase … Continue reading Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that
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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, according to the Eurostat data.The European Union’s green transition is hampered by its dependence on … Continue reading China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
Continue readingEurope’s wind supply chain continues ramp up to meet EU targets
On 15 October MEPs Barry Andrews, Annalisa Corrado and Bart Groothuis and EU Commission officials from DGs GROW and MARE joined WindEurope to visit Sif’s new monopile factory and Eneco’s new coastal wind farm in Rotterdam. The Port of Rotterdam also showed us how it’s driving every aspect of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. The … Continue reading Europe’s wind supply chain continues ramp up to meet EU targets
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EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation
In the first visit to Brussels by a British Prime Minister since Brexit Keir Starmer has agreed with EU Commission President von der Leyen that the two sides should strengthen cooperation in a number of areas including energy and climate. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “The agreement is good news for electricity consumers and Europe’s … Continue reading EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation
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EU battery storage set for its moment in the sun with photovoltaics (PV)
By combining renewables with flexible, clean growth, the EU can benefit from abundant locally produced wind power and photovoltaic solar power, reduce dependence on imported fossil energy and avoid costs. This report analyses the system benefits of coupling renewables with clean flexibility, with a focus on the opportunity for pairing solar electricity generation and battery … Continue reading EU battery storage set for its moment in the sun with photovoltaics (PV)
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New EU Commission: what it means for wind
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented her new College of Commissioners to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Over the next five years, the Commissioners-designate are tasked with doubling down on the EU green and digital transition and fostering the path for a new Clean Industrial Deal that can strengthen European industrial competitiveness and … Continue reading New EU Commission: what it means for wind
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Wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV) overtake fossil fuels in EU electricity production for the first time
Data reveals that in the first six months of 2024, renewables overtook fossil fuels in EU electricity production. The European Commission announced that for the first time, wind and solar PV sources have overtaken fossil fuels in electricity generation in the European Union. According to published data, in the first half of 2024, more than … Continue reading Wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV) overtake fossil fuels in EU electricity production for the first time
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The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
Obtaining access to the electrical grid is currently one of the main bottlenecks hindering the deployment of more renewable megawatts in Europe. And when I say grid access, I mean that the Transmission System Operator (TSO) of the corresponding country tells you how many megawatts and at which point of the grid you can connect … Continue reading The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
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EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
‘The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe’ – WindEurope welcomes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to home-grown renewables as part of the agenda for her second mandate. It’s great she’s announced a new EU Clean Competitiveness Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do … Continue reading EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
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EU’s first Net-Zero academy to train 100,000 photovoltaic (PV) workers
The Commission has launched the European Solar Academy, the first in a series of EU academies to be created under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) to provide the necessary skills along supply chains. value of net-zero technologies. The role of NZIA academies is to develop learning content and programs alongside industry, to ensure there are … Continue reading EU’s first Net-Zero academy to train 100,000 photovoltaic (PV) workers
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EU approves Italian subsidies for offshore wind, innovative renewables
The scheme, which will run until end 2028, will support the construction of new plants running on innovative technologies. The European Commission has approved an Italian state aid scheme for nearly 4.6 gigawatt (GW) of new capacity for electricity from renewable energy sources, including offshore wind power projects, Brussels said on Tuesday. The scheme, which … Continue reading EU approves Italian subsidies for offshore wind, innovative renewables
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The EU Grid Action Plan will help wind energy and photovoltaics, but urgent action is needed against excessive connection queues.
On 28 November the EU Commission launched an Action Plan for Grids – a 14-point plan to modernise Europe’s electricity grid and prepare for the renewables-based electrification of the energy system. It says €584bn of new investments are required by 2030 to upgrade Europe’s grids. Absolutely. And these investments can’t come soon enough. The current … Continue reading The EU Grid Action Plan will help wind energy and photovoltaics, but urgent action is needed against excessive connection queues.
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Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU
Spain will support the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) in Cuba within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy of the European Union (EU), in the midst of the energy crisis suffered by the country, with prolonged daily blackouts. In a statement cited by Efe, the embassy on the island “has committed to supporting … Continue reading Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU
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Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind energy target within reach
WindEurope’s annual statistics and seven-year outlook published today show the EU wind energy target for 2030 is within reach. This is mainly thanks to improvements in permitting and a rebound in investments. 2023 also saw a major political turnaround for the EU’s Wind Power Package which 26 Governments then endorsed in the European Wind Charter. … Continue reading Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind energy target within reach
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