By 2030, the energy mix in the European Union must consist of 40 percent renewable energy. This was agreed by the EU climate and energy ministers in Luxembourg. Minister Rob Jetten calls it a 'nice agreement', which must now be negotiated with the European Parliament.
The EU wants to become as sustainable as possible in order to be climate neutral by 2050 and is therefore focusing on more renewable energy sources such as wind, sun, hydropower, geothermal heat and biomass. The target was previously set at 32 percent by 2030 but has now been increased to at least 40 percent.
In our country, the percentage of green energy remained stuck at 12,5 percent last year. Although many plans are in progress to increase this share, it remains to be seen whether the new EU target can be achieved. Several green projects are being delayed due to the nitrogen crisis. Nevertheless, the government is a strong supporter of stronger ambitions.
Jetten is pleased with the agreement that by 2030, 35 percent of industry energy consumption must consist of green hydrogen in all member states. "I am also pleased that the strict Dutch guidelines for sustainable biomass will now be supported throughout Europe," he said in Luxembourg. In addition, the aim has been expressed to also use green hydrogen for transport. "I should have made this binding and I will continue to work for this," said the D66 member.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the switch to renewable energy at the expense of fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil has become even more urgent, as the EU wants to become less dependent on fossil energy from Russia.
The Member States will now negotiate with the European Parliament.
Source: ND.nl
