More renewables = more energy security

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Last week, the European Commission presented new measures in response to the rise in electricity prices across Europe. The measures are strongly influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission wants Europe to accelerate renewables deployment to increase energy security and in particular reduce its dependency on fossil fuel imports from Russia.

WindEurope welcomes the European Commission’s objective to completely end Russian fossil fuel imports before the end of the decade. To this end, the Commission today presented the “RePowerEU” plan with a faster expansion of wind energy and other renewables at its core. The European Commission reiterates the central role of renewables in ensuring Europe’s energy security. Europe still... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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