📄 Read our full contribution here: https://t.co/JDNN2CSOk8 #EnergyTransition #EuropeanGridsPackage #Renewables #Flexibility #Storage #Decentralisation 5/5

The Grids Package is a litmus test of Europe’s commitment to a renewables-based, decentralised, and resilient energy system. EREF strongly suggests the COM to deliver a bold package to unlock investments, remove bottlenecks, and secure a fair playing field for all RE actors. 4/5

🎯 Smarter grid access 📷 Rapid deployment of flexibility and storage 📷Fair access for SMEs and energy communities 🤝 3/5

Without urgent reform, hundreds of GWs of renewable energy risk being stranded in project queues; while consumers continue to bear the cost of curtailment and inefficiencies. In our response, we strongly suggest the COM to address: 2/5

Last Friday, EREF submitted its contribution to the COM’s consultation on the European Grids Package. Across Europe, grid connection delays, insufficient capacity, and slow permitting have become one of the main bottlenecks to renewable energy deployment. 1/5

Please find the link to the full contribution in the following link: https://t.co/gVfXmuM1vO (7/7)

While EREF supports the introduction of non-price criteria in procurement and auction design to ensure resilience, EU content and cybersecurity elements, we believe the application of these criteria must be transparent, harmonised, and not overburden smaller actors. (6/7)

The IDAA should also fully operationalise the principles of overriding public interest, acceleration areas, and one-stop-shop procedures, as well as clearly prioritize renewable energy-based inputs. (5/7)

These include 🔹Fast-tracked permitting for renewables/infrastructure 🔹 Prioritisation of renewable-based energy inputs 🔹 Accessible funding and permitting for SMEs and energy communities 🔹 Support for demand-side measures and clean product markets (4/7)

EREF would like to highlight that the IDAA should  focus on renewable energy, ensures access for smaller and mid-sized actors, and avoid lock-in to legacy technologies. In addition, this instrument must address the core obstacles to industrial decarbonisation. (3/7)

EREF welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop an IDAA as part of the Clean Industrial Deal, complementing the implementation of initiatives like the Net Zero Industry Act and the revised Renewable Energy Directive. (2/7)

Today, EREF released its contribution to the Public Consultations on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA). (1/7)

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Please click on the following link for more information on the conference: https://t.co/kQZRK33L4O (5/5)

This session builds on the foundation of the "Green and Sustainable Development Partnership" signed by Germany and India in May 2022. The partnership aims to accelerate the energy transition through innovation, technology, and joint R&D efforts bewteen the two countries.(4/5)

The discussion higlighted the need for clear regulations and robust policy frameworks to unlock investments across a diverse range of technologies, from solar and wind to green hydrogen. (3/5)

Prof. Dr. Dörte Fouquet contributed to the session on "India Germany Platform for Investments in Renewable Energy Worldwide", joining a distinguished panel that included Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Haje Schütte, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, and Gaurav Kedia. (2/5)

Yesterday, EREF Director Prof. Dr. Dörte Fouquet particpated in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, in Sevilla This conference focused on mobilizing the resources and advancing concrete actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. (1/5)

EREF calls on the co-legislators to uphold the scientific basis of the proposal, maintain a clear focus on domestic, real emission reductions, and ensure that any flexibility options do not erode the target’s integrity, and its environmental and economic function. (5/5)

In addition, the proposed integration of permanent carbon removal technologies, such as direct air capture (DAC), into the EU’s carbon market could displace real mitigation through proven, available measures such as renewable energy and energy efficiency. (4/5)