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IRENA: EU Can Double Share of Renewables to 34% in 2030
Official Press Release IRENA:
EU Doubling Renewables by 2030 Positive for Economy, Key to Emission Reductions
New IRENA report outlines how increasing share of renewables to 34% can boost economy, and help meet emission reductions goals
The European Union (EU) can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 34 per cent by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact, finds a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched in Brussels. Presenting the findings during a launch event, ‘Renewable Energy Prospects for the European Union’ – developed at the request of the European Commission – IRENA’s Director-General Mr. Adnan Z. Amin highlighted that achieving higher shares of renewable energy is possible with today’s technology, and would trigger additional investments... ... More: Official Press Release IRENA
