North Sea Nations Plan For Ocean Wind
North Sea countries mull wind energy strategy; Offshore coordination could be a substantial cost-saver, commissioner says.
Daniel J. Graeber, June 6, 2016 (United Press International)
“Nine countries that border the North Sea…[will] build strong connections in order to facilitate offshore wind development…[European statistics office data from 2014, the last full year compiled, shows] the share of energy from renewable resources was 16 percent, about 89 percent above 2004 levels…European member states are obligated to use renewable energy to meet 20 percent of their energy needs by [2020]…Nine countries that share a border with the North Sea – Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden – [will work together improve infrastructure to support offshore wind…[A recent European Commission report] found better connectivity and coordination in the regional offshore wind market could lead to up to $5.8 billion in savings…” click here for more
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