Euractiv's Advocacy Lab Est. 1min 13-03-2024 (updated: 22-03-2024 ) Content-Type: Sponsored By Sponsored By An organization or individual has paid to be connected to this work but did not approve or review it. Wind Power - A European Success Story Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram To achieve the EU’s target of having at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with a goal of reaching 45%, a significant boost in wind power capacity is essential. President von der Leyen hailed the wind industry as a “European success story” in her State of the Union speech. The European Wind Power Action Plan followed in October. The plan seeks to address the mix of challenges confronting the EU wind sector. WindEurope’s annual event on both onshore and offshore wind energy delves into the current state of European wind energy. This report examines the wind industry and its transition into 2024. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters Europe’s wind power targets ‘back on track’ News | Advocacy Lab Content | Energy & Environment 22-03-2024 Est. 4minEurope’s wind power installations must produce 37 gigawatts annually to keep the EU on track towards its 2030 renewables goal. Build-out rates are far lower than needed, coming in at 17 GW total for 2023. Can the industry catch up? Europe’s wind industry braved a hurricane, now green transition goals are in sight News | Advocacy Lab Content | Energy & Environment 21-03-2024 Est. 5minEurope’s ever-challenged wind industry gathered in Bilbao, Spain, where the industry stressed its value to policymakers, celebrated legislative wins, and pointed to a less turbulent horizon. Bringing Europe’s 2030 wind energy target within reach – one turbine at a time Opinion | Promoted content | Energy & Environment 12-03-2024 Est. 6minThe European wind industry is starting 2024 with new optimism. An uptick in permitting, new investments and auction volumes has brought the EU’s 2030 wind energy target within reach. But there is absolutely no room for complacency.
