European Commission Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

EU signs charter to build solar supply chain, address manufacturing “crisis”
European Commission signs off on major plan to bolster the bloc’s solar sector through measures including government procurement of locally made panels.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2024

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Policy & Planning

European Commission proposes 90 pct cut to emissions by 2040
The European Commission sends “clear signal to investors” with proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 7, 2024

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$Truss lifts ban on fracking, and will prop up fossil fuel companies in energy crisis$

Truss lifts ban on fracking, and will prop up fossil fuel companies in energy crisis
EU and UK take markedly different approaches to managing the energy crisis – one taxing windfall profits, the other propping up the oil and gas sector.
Amalyah Hart

Sep 9, 2022

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Hydrogen

Forrest hails Europe’s massive green hydrogen plan, says it could do more
Fortescue boss welcomes European Commission plan for major financial and policy support for a rapid and massive deployment of green hydrogen.
Giles Parkinson

May 20, 2022

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Policy & Planning

EU ramps up emissions reduction target to 55 pct by 2030
“We owe it to our children and grandchildren.” European Commission raises EU emissions reduction target from 40% to 55%, requiring huge increase in renewables.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 22, 2020

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EU companies appeal €100 billion in subsidies for UK’s Hinkley nuclear project
Decision to approve roughly €100 billion in subsidies for the Hinkley Point C nuclear energy project in the UK is being legally challenged.
James Ayre

Jul 24, 2015

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