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This report is part of the EURELECTRIC Renewables Action Plan (RESAP). The electricity industry is an important investor in renewable energy sources (RES) in Europe. For instance, it is responsible for 40% of all wind onshore investments. RES generation already represents a substantial share in the power mix and will continue to increase in the coming years. EURELECTRIC’s Renewables Action Plan (RESAP) was launched in spring 2010 to develop a comprehensive industry strategy on renewables development in Europe. RESAP addresses the following key challenges in promoting RES generation: • the need for a system approach to flexibility and back-up, • the need for a market-driven approach, • the need for a European approach to RES development. RESAP consists of 13 task forces, including for example demand side management, market design, load and storage. The purpose of RESAP is to develop, through a series of reports and a final synopsis report, sound analysis with key recommendations for policymakers and industry experts. For additional information on RESAP please contact: John Scowcroft jscowcroft@eurelectric.org Susanne Nies snies@eurelectric.org
The Union of the Electricity Industry–EURELECTRIC is the sector association representing the common interests of the electricity industry at pan-European level, plus its affiliates and associates on several other continents. In line with its mission, EURELECTRIC seeks to contribute to the competitiveness of the electricity industry, to provide effective representation for the industry in public affairs, and to promote the role of electricity both in the advancement of society and in helping provide solutions to the challenges of sustainable development. EURELECTRIC’s formal opinions, policy positions and reports are formulated in Working Groups, composed of experts from the electricity industry, supervised by five Committees. This “structure of expertise” ensures that EURELECTRIC’s published documents are based on high-quality input with up-to-date information. For further information on EURELECTRIC activities, visit our website, which provides general information on the association and on policy issues relevant to the electricity industry; latest news of our activities; EURELECTRIC positions and statements; a publications catalogue listing EURELECTRIC reports; and information on our events and conferences. EURELECTRIC pursues in all its activities the application of the following sustainable development values: Economic Development Growth, added-value, efficiency Environmental Leadership Commitment, innovation, pro-activeness Social Responsibility Transparency, ethics, accountability Dépôt légal: D/2011/12.105/41
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As a mature technology, pumped stor
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5. Hydropower is the only large-sca
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More must be done NOW to fully expl
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Glossary Ancillary services Service
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Annex 1 Methodological consideratio
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