Wind-based Electrification Will Drive Europe to Net Zero: WindEurope Updated On Wed, Jun 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Electrification is the most cost-effective way to decarbonise Europe’s economy according to a report from ETIPWind and WindEurope out today. Wind energy will lead the process: the EU sees it being half of Europe’s electricity by 2050. With the right investments in grids and technology, the combined rate of direct and indirect electrification will be […] Read more
U.K. Poised to Become Net Energy Exporter to Europe in Near Future Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Although the UK currently imports around 7% of its electricity from Europe, the tables are going to be turned soon, partly due to the on-going establishment of new links to the continent. Aiming to quadruple offshore wind capacity this decade, the UK could have excess power to send through those transmission lines. Consequently, the UK […] Read more
More Research Needed to Attain Climate Goals with Wind: WindEurope Updated On Fri, May 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy On 4 May, the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Wind Energy (ETIPWind) with the support of WindEurope gathered cross-sectoral experts – from the wind energy sector, composite, copper, cement, rare earth industries and the European Commission – to tackle the development of new materials used in wind turbines and turbine recycling. The EU has […] Read more
‘Fit-for-55’; Need More Than Targets to Boost Wind Energy: WindEurope Updated On Mon, May 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy With its ‘Fit-for-55 Package’ the European Union wants to create the right framework for an emission reduction of 55% by 2030 and set the course for carbon neutrality by 2050. The package will include a higher renewable energy target, but targets alone won’t deliver the wind volume Europe needs. WindEurope outlines the wind industry’s key […] Read more
European Comm Approves Germany’s Problematic RE Law: WindEurope Updated On Mon, May 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Last week the European Commission approved the latest amendments to the German Renewable Energy Act. This means Germany can now publish the results of its last onshore wind auction, and work on the relevant wind farms can start. But the Commission have set an unhelpful precedent by approving a new mechanism in the Act which […] Read more
European Commission Approves €400 Mn Renewable Energy aid for Denmark Updated On Wed, May 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The European Commission has approved an aid scheme worth EUR 400 million to help Denmark reach its renewable energy targets The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources. The measure will help Denmark reach its renewable energy targets without unduly distorting competition […] Read more
North-West Europe has Potential to Lead Hydrogen Adoption: IEA & CIEP Updated On Tue, May 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Joint IEA-CIEP study shows the region is well placed to lead hydrogen adoption for clean energy transitions, but greater cooperation and policy implementation is required to accelerate deployment. North-West Europe has a well-developed hydrogen industry that could be at the edge of an unprecedented transformation should governments keep raising their ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas […] Read more
EnBW to Build Europe’s Biggest Fast Charging Station for all EVs Updated On Mon, Apr 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy EnBW is planning a new flagship charging station at the Kamener Kreuz autobahn interchange near Dortmund, Germany. With 52 charging points, it will be the biggest public fast charging station in Europe and will be powered by solar panels. As per the firm, the high power chargers have capacities of up to 300 kilowatts. Depending […] Read more
Amazon Announces New Investments in RE in US, Canada, Europe Updated On Thu, Apr 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Retail giant Amazon announced this week that it was investing in nine new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects in the US, Canada and Europe, thereby becoming the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in Europe. The company said that with these 9 new projects, it now has 206 renewable energy projects worldwide that can generate 8.5 […] Read more