Europe's industry in transition: wind energy as the key to competitiveness!

Europe's industry in transition: wind energy as the key to competitiveness!

In an important insight for the European industry, the latest report by the European Commission emphasizes that electrification is decisive to increase competitiveness and to react to the challenges of global markets. According to the report on the competition in the area of ​​clean energy technologies, the EU brings significant opportunities, but also serious challenges, such as high energy prices and dependencies in the supply chain. The report underlines that the expansion of domestic, decarbonized energy urgently needs to be accelerated in order to successfully implement the Clean Industrial Deal of the EU and to meet the increasing electricity requirements.

Wind energy plays a key role in this: it is described as competitive and scalable and is particularly suitable for achieving the necessary energy goals. Pierre Tardieu, Chief Policy Officer from Wind Europe, calls for an accelerated approval for renewable energy projects and the expansion of the network to improve the competitive situation. "Electrification based on domestic energy is the right way," says Tardieu. In addition, the support of the European investment bank is highlighted, which is intended to promote the production of network equipment and reduce risks to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy sources.

in the face of global competition

The current research document shows that despite the EU's leadership, European industry is under pressure in the development of net zero technologies. In 2024, renewable energy sources already covered 48 % of the EU current requirement, which is a record. However, the findings also illustrate that the EU is in intensive global competition and runs the risk of losing connection in the field of research and innovation. The report therefore urgently calls for increased efforts to improve production capacities and support value chains in the EU.

The challenges, especially in the manufacture of technologies for the use of renewable energies, have to be tackled quickly to ensure the EU's competitiveness. The credible promise of the Clean Industrial Deal can only be realized with an ongoing commitment to innovation and overcoming existing hurdles. The Commission makes it clear that maximizing the potential of clean technologies is crucial for a more resistant and safe energy system, such as oekonews.at and energy.europa.eu Report.