WindEurope Elects New Chairman

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WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Philippe Kavafyan, CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, as the association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. Kavafyan takes over the Chair from Vattenfall’s Gunnar Groebler. The Board also appointed Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, as the Association’s new Vice Chair.

The coming two years will be crucial for wind energy. The EU Commission wants renewables to accelerate the EU’s economic recovery post-COVID-19. And it has just tabled a new greenhouse gas emission reduction target of at least 55% by 2030. The EU is now on a credible trajectory towards climate neutrality by 2050. The wind industry is ready to deliver and willing to engage in shaping the policies to deploy the required wind... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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