EU strategy for offshore renewable energy
At a Glance
11-12-2020
The European Commission recently adopted a strategy to develop offshore renewable energies in all of Europe's seas. This could make a major contribution towards the decarbonisation of energy consumption across the EU. The strategy aims to increase offshore wind capacity to 25 times current levels, and facilitate the commercialisation of new offshore renewable technologies, such as tidal, wave and floating solar energy. The Commission will provide a supportive regulatory framework and increase funding for offshore renewable technologies, while looking to maintain Europe's global technological and market leadership in this sector.
At a Glance
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- clean technology
- coastal region
- economic policy
- ECONOMICS
- electrical and nuclear industries
- ENERGY
- energy policy
- energy resources
- energy technology
- ENVIRONMENT
- EU energy policy
- littoral
- natural environment
- power plant
- PRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
- regions and regional policy
- renewable energy
- soft energy
- sustainable development
- technology and technical regulations
- wind energy