Making transition work - Wind Europe
This report provides clear elements on how to make transition work in the coming decade. It provides recommendations to policymakers on how to facilitate a swift transformation of the energy system and considers the policies that will make Europe the best choice for those investing in renewables.
This report provides clear elements on how to make transition work in the coming decade. It provides recommendations to policymakers on how to facilitate a swift transformation of the energy system and considers the policies that will make Europe the best choice for those investing in renewables.
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Foreword<br />
CEO FOREWORD<br />
It is a pleasure to present to you <strong>Wind</strong><strong>Europe</strong>’s flagship report “<strong>Making</strong> Transition Work”.<br />
Transition is all around us. The energy system is evolving rapidly. Fossil fuels are giving way to renewables. Electricity<br />
markets are undergoing profound changes. Technologies continue to advance and the costs of wind power are falling.<br />
Our industry has delivered on its commitments. <strong>Wind</strong> energy is no longer an expensive <strong>Europe</strong>an niche technology;<br />
it is a mainstream and affordable source of electricity generation in many parts of the world. Nevertheless, <strong>Europe</strong> is<br />
not giving the leadership on clean energy it once did. Overall levels of ambition have fallen, certainly compared to other<br />
parts of the world. The outlook for wind investments in <strong>Europe</strong> is less stable than it was, while wind markets outside of<br />
<strong>Europe</strong> are growing significantly.<br />
With the policies currently in place, we are not getting to where we should be and, as things stand, <strong>Europe</strong> will not be<br />
number one in renewables.<br />
For <strong>Europe</strong> to reap the benefits of its first mover advantage in wind energy and to contribute its fair share to climate<br />
change mitigation, it needs three things: adequate policies, innovative technology and an integrated energy system. It is<br />
needed to ensure that citizens, businesses and governments maximise the benefits that wind energy provides to society.<br />
“<strong>Making</strong> Transition Work” describes the new reality we are facing today. It offers a guide to industry and policy makers<br />
on how to make the energy <strong>transition</strong> <strong>work</strong>. For the wind energy sector, for the wider economy and society. It shows how<br />
<strong>Europe</strong> can deliver decarbonisation and make the most of our global competitive advantage.<br />
Giles Dickson<br />
<strong>Wind</strong><strong>Europe</strong> CEO<br />
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