Renewable capacity buildoutTechnology deployment
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Raising the EU's 2030 renewables target and fast-tracking renewable permitting directly accelerate renewable buildout across the bloc.
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EU launches REPowerEU to fast-track renewables and cut Russian fossil dependence
In May 2022, the European Commission launched the REPowerEU plan to end the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels well before 2030 by accelerating renewables, energy savings and supply diversification. Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson drove the renewable-acceleration strand, including a higher 2030 renewables target (raised to 42.5%, with member states urged toward 45%) and an emergency regulation in November 2022 to simplify and speed permitting for renewable projects. The plan reframed Europe's energy transition as both a climate and a security imperative.
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In May 2022, the European Commission launched the REPowerEU plan to end the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels well before 2030 by accelerating renewables, energy savings and supply diversification. Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson drove the renewable-acceleration strand, including a higher 2030 renewables target (raised to 42.5%, with member states urged toward 45%) and an emergency regulation in November 2022 to simplify and speed permitting for renewable projects. The plan reframed Europe's energy transition as both a climate and a security imperative.
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