Negotiators from the European Commission, Parliament and Council have agreed on a new binding EU renewables target of 32% by 2030, up from 27% previously.
The new agreement also includes an upwards revision clause by 2023.
European commissioner for climate action and energy Miguel Arias Canete said: “Renewables are good for Europe, and today, Europe is good at renewables. This deal is a hard-won victory in our efforts to unlock the true potential of Europe’s clean energy transition.
“I am particularly pleased with the new European target of 32%. The binding nature of the target will also provide additional certainty to the investors.”
Image: Sebastian Bertrand
EU raises renewables bar to 32%
By EBS