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Ursula von der Leyen : “Due to the massive increase in #wind and #solar power, the EU now gets more energy from renewables than from Russia. In order to stay on the 1.5 degree pathway the world needs to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030. A global coalition leading up to COP28 brought this ambition to the table. This will help phase out fossil fuels faster and bring investor predictability. To scale renewables we now need massive investment. Cost of capital in many regions is still prohibitive. “ International Energy Agency (IEA) 50th Anniversary. #3xRenewables

Recently installed turbines connected to "Vesterhav Nord", Denmark's 🇩🇰 latest offshore wind farm, is a significant step towards a #GreenerTomorrow. The newest addition to Denmark's renewable energy sector produces electricity that can power approximately 180,000 households! ☘️⚡️ Did you know that Denmark currently hosts 648 offshore wind turbines and around 6,300 onshore counterparts? Together, this network contributes 7.2 GW to Denmark´s energy landscape, meeting the electricity demand of 5.4 million households! #RenewableEnergy #GreenerTogether #GreenerTomorrow

Thoughts for the week :) Ever wondered if we can truly power the world entirely on renewable energy? It's a question I've seen many talk about. Well, let's just say there are countries already achieving incredible things with clean energy — some are even producing almost all their electricity from renewables.  But I won't spoil all the details. Check out the post below for the full explanation! #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition https://lnkd.in/g6smjFw4

Wind #energy in #Estonia is growing! As the goal is to meet the target of 100% - 120% #renewable energy production, compared to consumption by 2030, in this transition #hydgogen can play a part.

Wind energy in #estonia 🇪🇪 is growing! It was great to hear such positive messages at the Estonian Wind Power Association conference today, with developers of onshore and offshore wind projects sharing their thoughts on where the sector is heading. Wind energy is needed in Estonia to meet the target of 100% renewable energy production compared to consumption by 2030. The Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia have also confirmed ambitions for reaching 120% renewable production by 2030, based on current estimates, to account for growth in energy consumption. Hydrogen can help play a part in balancing the output from intermittent sources of electricity, offering solutions for long-term seasonal storage and providing decarbonisation opportunities for the industrial and transport sectors. #windenergy #renewables #offshorewind #hydrogeneconomy Steven Sepp Sven Parkel Terje Talv Kuido Kartau Karl-Joonatan Kvell Rene Tammist Karlis Goldstein Lauri Ulm

Excellent panel discussion launching the RE Energy Systems module of REN21 's #GSR2024. The discussion was one of the most intriguing debates I listened to in a while. All speakers pointing at spot-on needs for #systemintegration #sectorcoupling #overarchingplanning #stakeholderengagement at point zero of the planning! My only addition would be that this overarching energy system planning should go hand-in-hand with multi-sector #landuse planning. What we witness on the ground, when we work with national stakeholders is that the lack of multi-sector planning for both the overall energy system and land-use makes life harder to also engage the right stakeholders early in the process. That is because it leaves a lot of room for subjectivity on the things that are needed to tackle #climatechange while empowering people and nature. I can't say enough about the urgent need for a systems thinking if we actually want to have 100% Renewables. And for that, indeed a new narrative is needed for a strong and flexible energy system. Looking only at the rate of renewables deployment and generation, though they should increase A LOT, can still be misleading if they end up causing curtailments and low/negative pricess. Thanks for this inspiring debate! Andrea Ines Wainer Rana Adib Asami Miketa Raul Mendez

Our CEO, Yuri Katanov, CFA, participated in an engaging panel discussion today at Renewable Balkans 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. The topic: Financing and Developing Large-Scale Onshore Renewables + BESS in the Balkans. 🌟 The panel explored the incredible renewable energy progress in the Balkans, including Bulgaria’s 80% solar capacity growth and Romania’s impressive 300% increase in 2023. While these achievements are remarkable, the discussion also highlighted the challenges ahead for meeting EU’s 2030 goals, particularly as a slowdown is projected for 2024. #RenewableBalkans2024 #SustainableEnergy #CleanEnergyFuture

🌍 Leading the Change: Energy Transition Perspectives for 2050 – Episode 6 🎤 Volker Raffel, General Manager E.ON Romania, emphasizes that the solution for the energy transition lies in renewables, investments in distribution networks and hydrogen production. 📺 Watch the full answer in the interview taken at FOREN 2024! #Romania2050 #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

Renewables in the lead! ⚡ Big energy changes are coming, as Romania’s 2025-2035 energy strategy brings renewables into focus, strengthens #energy independence, and modernizes the grids it relies on daily. Smarter systems and cleaner energy are set to transform everything from homes to businesses. Explore our latest article to get the full picture and see what this bold plan means for Romania’s energy landscape and the future of it in the region. 🌍 📌 Link in comments. #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStrategy #SmartGrids #EnergyIndependence #WirenBlog

Some further thoughts below on increased risks for renewable energy projects associated with grid curtailment; dilemmas for European policy makers on how to alleviate grid-related issues in project development and financing; and latest trends in PPA and merchant financing for renewable energy projects #renewables #netzero #energytransition #energy