WindEurope encourages French people to embrace wind energy

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The EU has committed to climate neutrality by 2050, an objective endorsed by Heads of State and Government and now formally enshrined in the Climate Law. France will be key to delivering this and is planning accordingly. Its Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie, plans to increase the share of renewable energies to 33% of final energy consumption in 2030.

This means expanding wind energy: onshore and offshore wind will be central to creating a future-proof and cost-efficient energy system. The overwhelming majority of French people want this: 73% have a good image of wind energy with even higher support among the young generation and, crucially, among people living close to a wind farm. Indeed, communities benefit from having a wind farm close to their... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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