WIND CAN LEAD THE WAY
Wind energy set to be Europe's largest power source by 2030
19 November 2015 (edie.net)
“…[W]ind power has the potential to exceed gas and other forms of energy within the next decade if European member states stick to the ambitious policy framework already set in place [according to Aiming High from the European Wind Energy Association]…But policymakers must demonstrate more determination than is on show today. Wind power can deliver economic growth in Europe by boosting investments, creating jobs and reducing electricity bills…[T]otal wind installations in Europe could reach 392GW; with 294GW of onshore and 98GW of offshore wind…Currently the 128.8GW wind sector in Europe can power 10% of energy consumption a year…The report recommends developing renewable energy action plans, streamlining permit procedures, driving legislation to promote a fully-functioning market and a reform of the Emissions Trading System as a means to reach the 2030 target…[T]hese measures will result in a £9m boost - the equivalent of the EU's funding for transport infrastructure – in the next five years. It is believed that this boost would also support 366,000 jobs directly and indirectly linked to the wind sector…” click here for more
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