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EU Built 13 GW of Wind Energy in 2024, but 30 GW Annually Is Needed – What’s Slowing Development?
The European Union has set ambitious goals for wind energy, aiming for wind power to account for 34 percent of total electricity consumption by 2030 and over 50 percent by 2050. However,...
Universal USB-C Chargers Reduce Electronic Waste in the EU
In October 2022, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Common Charger Directive. Following this decision, a transitional period was introduced, allowing manufacturers to adjust their designs.
Two days ago, the...
Renewables account for 24.5 percent of EU energy use in 2023
In 2023, 24.5 percent of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target...
One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do
In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks:Faster permitting;
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EU Updates Environmental Standards for Forges and Foundries
The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive,...
How Renewing Old Wind Turbines Contributes to Greater Energy Production Efficiency
Wind energy is not a new way of producing renewable energy, as the first commercial wind farms began to be built in the second half of the 20th century. Consequently, a growing...
EU: Decline in Sales of Electric and Diesel Vehicles in 2024
The European Union's automotive market saw a modest but encouraging growth of 1.1 percent in new car sales in October 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
As reported...
EU Economy Greenhouse Gas Emissions: -2.6 percent in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 2.6 percent decrease compared with the same quarter of 2023...
Stricter EU Regulations for Wastewater Treatment
The European Council has officially approved the revised European Union directive on wastewater treatment, introducing new regulations as part of the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan.
The updates include extending the rules to...
Tax Hikes Hinder Gas Price Drop, Raise Electricity Costs
In the first half of 2024, average household electricity prices in the EU recorded a small rise compared with the second half of 2023, from 28.3 euros per 100 kWh to 28.9...
Marked Increase in EU Exports of Recyclables in 2023
In 2023, the EU exported 8.5 million tonnes of recyclable products (paper, plastic and glass) to extra-EU countries, a 34 percent increase from 2022 (6.4 million tonnes), while imports dropped by 19...
Why the 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target Is Crucial
1. Why is it important for the climate, the economy and jobs in Europe?Economy and jobsMaintaining the ambition of the EU car CO2 standards, including the 2035 100 percent zero emission target...
Wind Turbine Orders and Supply Chain Investments Are Up – But Urgent Action Is Required on Grids, Permitting And Auction Design
In the first half (H1) of 2024 Europe added 6.4 GW of new wind energy capacity: 5.3 GW onshore and 1.1 GW offshore. The EU-27 built 5.7 GW of this: 4.7 GW...
What does the 2024 State of the Energy Union Report show?
The European Commission has published the State of the Energy Union Report for 2024, highlighting how the European Union has responded to security and energy challenges during the mandate of the current...
The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households for EV uptake
The EU's corporate car market stagnation is explained by poor progress in fleets electrification in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households in terms of electrification,...
Can EU Mining Waste Regulations Address the Challenges of Increased Mining?
In an effort to reduce its reliance on the import of critical raw materials, which are essential for various industries, including technology, energy, and automotive, Europe plans to increase mining in the...
