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  Wind energy
  Technology development report

  • Published: 2019-11-20
  • Corporate Author(s): Joint Research Centre (European Commission)
  • Personal Author(s): Soede, M ; Lacal Arántegui, R
  • Subject: clean technology, EU energy policy, EU regional policy, offshore structure, renewable energy, research report, solar energy, wind energy
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  Wind energy
  Technology market report

  This report analyses the wind energy market with a special emphasis on technologies, the industry in Europe and its performance relative to the biggest competitors worldwide. Wherever possible, data coverage at least to the end of 2018....

  This report analyses the wind energy market with a special emphasis on technologies, the industry in Europe and its performance relative to the biggest competitors worldwide. Wherever possible, data coverage at least to the end of 2018.

  • Published: 2019-11-20
  • Corporate Author(s): Joint Research Centre (European Commission)
  • Personal Author(s): Vazquez Hernandez, C ; Telsnig, T
  • Subject: clean technology, EU energy policy, EU regional policy, offshore structure, renewable energy, research report, solar energy, wind energy
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  Competitiveness of corporate sourcing of renewable energy
  Annex A.1 to part 2 of the study on the competitiveness of the renewable energy sector, Case study: WWRD

  WWRD is a small manufacturer of luxury crystal glass tableware products based in Ireland; as a key part of its business model, the company is a ‘tourism factory’ that allows tourists to visit its manufacturing plants in Waterford and learn more about the production of crystal glass. In complianc...

  WWRD is a small manufacturer of luxury crystal glass tableware products based in Ireland; as a key part of its business model, the company is a ‘tourism factory’ that allows tourists to visit its manufacturing plants in Waterford and learn more about the production of crystal glass. In compliance with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, WWRD purchases 100% of the electricity consumed via a green energy offer. The company has also assessed opportunities to rely on renewable sources for heating purposes; however, for the time being, WWRD decided not to pursue such opportunities. By focusing on a medium-sized company, which is environmentally conscious, this case study allows drawing some policy recommendations that may foster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to embrace the green energy revolution.

  • Published: 2019-08-21
  • Corporate Author(s): CEPS ; COWI ; Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission)
  • Personal Author(s): Simonelli, Felice
  • Subject: air conditioning, case study, competitiveness, energy market, energy policy, EU Member State, heating, physical process, renewable energy
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  Competitiveness of the heating and cooling industry and services
  Part 2 of the study on the competitiveness of the renewable energy sector

  This report constitutes the second part of a larger Study on the “Competitiveness of the Renewable Energy Sector”, conducted by COWI and CEPS for DG ENER of the European Commission. The report focuses on the impact of corporate sourcing of renewable energy on the competitiveness of the European ...

  This report constitutes the second part of a larger Study on the “Competitiveness of the Renewable Energy Sector”, conducted by COWI and CEPS for DG ENER of the European Commission. The report focuses on the impact of corporate sourcing of renewable energy on the competitiveness of the European industry. European companies rely on renewables to meet their energy needs for three main reasons: i) strengthening their competitive advantage and increasing their demand, as consumers' choices are increasingly driven by sustainability considerations; ii) attracting more capital, as investors are growingly concerned about the environmental footprint of their investments; and iii) improving their cost competitiveness, as renewables may reduce energy costs. At the same time, EU companies face some barriers when trying to source renewables. Many barriers are addressed by the new 'Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package; others will require additional measures. The report also estimates the potential impacts of corporate sourcing of renewables on the EU economy. Should EU-based industrial and commercial companies commit to source renewable electricity to meet 30% of their total demand of electricity by 2030, the EU renewable energy sector could generate more than €750 billion in gross added value and above 220,000 new jobs.

  • Published: 2019-08-21
  • Corporate Author(s): CEPS ; COWI ; Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission)
  • Personal Author(s): Simonelli, Felice
  • Subject: air conditioning, competitiveness, energy market, energy policy, EU Member State, heating, physical process, renewable energy, report
• Joined Cases C-180/18, C-286/18 and C-287/18: Judgment of the Court (Tenth Chamber) of 11 July 2019 (requests for a preliminary ruling from the Consiglio di Stato — Italy) — Agrenergy Srl (C-180/18 and C-286/18), Fusignano Due Srl (C-287/18) v Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico (Reference for a preliminary ruling — Environment — Directive 2009/28/EC — Article 3(3)(a) — Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources — Production of electricity by solar photovoltaic plants — Alteration of a support scheme — Principles of legal certainty and the protection of legitimate expectations)

  • Published: 2019-07-11
  • Corporate Author(s): Court of Justice (Court of Justice of the European Union)
  • Subject: electrical energy, energy production, EU environmental policy, principle of legal certainty, production aid, renewable energy, solar energy, State aid
• Case T-576/15: Order of the General Court of 27 June 2019 — VIK v Commission (State aid — Aid granted by certain provisions of the amended German law on renewable energy sources — Annulment of the act criticised by the Court — Action which has become devoid of purpose — No need to adjudicate)

  • Published: 2019-06-27
  • Corporate Author(s): General Court (Court of Justice of the European Union)
  • Subject: control of State aid, electrical energy, energy consumption, financial aid, Germany, reimbursement of aid, renewable energy, State aid
• Commission Recommendation of 18 June 2019 on the draft integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of Croatia covering the period 2021-2030

  • Published: 2019-06-18
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission) ; European Commission
  • Subject: adaptation to climate change, Croatia, energy consumption, energy efficiency, energy research, energy saving, EU energy policy, regional cooperation, renewable energy
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  Do current regulatory frameworks in the EU support innovation and security of supply in electricity and gas infrastructure?
  Country report : Hungary

  • Published: 2019-05-17
  • Corporate Author(s): Consentec ; Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission) ; ECORYS ; Energy Law Group ; Ramboll ; Shepherd & Wedderburn ; TU Wien
  • Personal Author(s): McRobb, Liz ; Hall, Samuel ; Fritz, Wolfgang ; Catalini, Emiliano ; Ryszka, Karolina ; Roose Øvlisen, Frederik ; Ladermann, Alexander ; Christensen, Søren Løvstad ; Heidecke, Laura ; Auer, Hans ; Downie, Gordon ; Hancher, Leigh ; Haffner, Robert ; Til, Harry van
  • Subject: electrical energy, electricity supply, energy grid, energy storage, energy supply, energy technology, gas, gas supply, Hungary, innovation, investment, renewable energy, report, safety standard, security of supply
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  Study on impacts of EU actions supporting the development of renewable energy technologies
  

  This study assesses the impact that the EU Research & Innovation Framework Programmes funding has had on renewable energy technologies over the past twenty years (1995- 2015). Eight renewable energy sectors are assessed: bioenergy, biofuels, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar PV, solar thermal...

  This study assesses the impact that the EU Research & Innovation Framework Programmes funding has had on renewable energy technologies over the past twenty years (1995- 2015). Eight renewable energy sectors are assessed: bioenergy, biofuels, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar PV, solar thermal and wind. The study consists of a quantitative assessment and a qualitative assessment based on interviews, case studies, a questionnaire and stakeholder workshops. The results show that the EU and its Member States play a leading role in R&D for most of the renewable energy technologies. EU funding has contributed to acquire a leading academic position that the EU holds for all renewable energy technologies. It has strongly supported pan-EU collaboration and continuity of research, which led to the introduction into the market of innovative solutions. Several technologies have already reached high levels of maturity, and renewable energy related jobs grew to 1 180 000 in 2016. EU industry turnover has constantly reached EUR 100 000 million over the past nine years, with growth in other sectors offsetting the decrease in solar PV industry turnover. The development of innovative renewable technologies has also contributed to a growing share of renewable energy consumption in the power, heating & cooling (H&C) and transport market sectors. However until today, technologies for power received significantly more R&D funding and progress in decarbonising the power sector has been faster than in the H&C and transport sectors.

  • Published: 2019-05-13
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (European Commission) ; Trinomics
  • Subject: clean technology, energy technology, reduction of gas emissions, renewable energy, research and development, research project
• Case C-325/19 P: Appeal brought on 17 April 2019 by Renew Consorzio Energie Rinnovabili against the order of the General Court (Second Chamber) delivered on 20 February 2019 in Case T-39/19 Renew Consorzio Energie Rinnovabili v Commission and Italy

  • Published: 2019-04-17
  • Corporate Author(s): Court of Justice (Court of Justice of the European Union)
  • Subject: admissibility, damages, equal treatment, infringement of EU law, national implementing measure, principle of legal certainty, renewable energy