The invasion of Ukraine and the following energy security crisis have shown that our continent cannot rely on fossil fuels anymore for its energy supply. Without a swift switch to renewables, the impacts of fossil fuel dependency will only worsen in the coming years. Fortunately, the technologies we need to reach a fossil-free climate neutrality are already in our hands.
A vision for 2040
A reduction of EU emissions by more than 90% by 2040 is within reach. Smart electrification with renewables. Dual-use PV. Flexible technologies, and flexible renewables. A bigger & better grid.
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In the context of the European Commission's open public consultation on an EU climate target for 2040, SolarPower Europe has set out our vision for a fossil-free energy system by 2040. Along with the position paper above, we also provided this official response to the consultation.
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