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    Europe aims to achieve 80% of low-carbon electricity by 2030

    • Last Update: 2023-01-03
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    Eurelectric, the European electricity industry association, said that by 2030, up to 80% of EU electricity will be fossil-free, regardless of
    whether the European economy faces a prolonged economic crisis.

    Eurelectric represents European national electricity associations and leading national electricity companies
    .

    According to Reuters, two-thirds of the EU's electricity in the first half of
    this year was carbon-free.
    Renewables account for 40 percent of the electricity mix, and fossil fuel generation fell 18 percent year-on-year to 34 percent
    , the report said.
    Ten years ago, renewables accounted for 20% of the EU's electricity mix, compared to 34%
    last year.

    Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, said: "This year, the power sector has proven its vital value
    to society by providing clean, reliable electricity to hospitals, government offices and millions of people working from home.

    He added: "To achieve the 2030 target, and even further, we must urgently remove barriers to stimulate the development of
    low-carbon energy sources such as wind and solar.
    To meet the EU's 2030 climate targets, wind and solar capacity must be doubled
    .

    Recently, many projects have been delayed due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the permitting process is slowing down
    .
    In addition, the infrastructure for electric vehicles needs to be promoted, and the growth of coal imports must also be stopped
    .


    Eurelectric, the European electricity industry association, said that by 2030, up to 80% of EU electricity will be fossil-free, regardless of
    whether the European economy faces a prolonged economic crisis.

    electricity

    Eurelectric represents European national electricity associations and leading national electricity companies
    .

    According to Reuters, two-thirds of the EU's electricity in the first half of
    this year was carbon-free.
    Renewables account for 40 percent of the electricity mix, and fossil fuel generation fell 18 percent year-on-year to 34 percent
    , the report said.
    Ten years ago, renewables accounted for 20% of the EU's electricity mix, compared to 34%
    last year.

    Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, said: "This year, the power sector has proven its vital value
    to society by providing clean, reliable electricity to hospitals, government offices and millions of people working from home.

    He added: "To achieve the 2030 target, and even further, we must urgently remove barriers to stimulate the development of
    low-carbon energy sources such as wind and solar.
    To meet the EU's 2030 climate targets, wind and solar capacity must be doubled
    .

    Recently, many projects have been delayed due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the permitting process is slowing down
    .
    In addition, the infrastructure for electric vehicles needs to be promoted, and the growth of coal imports must also be stopped
    .

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