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Andreas Nauen Becomes New Chair of WindEurope
Official Press Release WindEurope:
WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Andreas Nauen, CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), as the association’s Chair for the next 18 months. Nauen will lead the association together with Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, who serves as Vice Chair.
Nauen steps in at a critical juncture for the wind industry. Europe wants a major expansion of wind energy to deliver climate-neutrality by 2050. And the EU is planning to raise its 2030 ambition on emission reduction and renewable energy expansion in support of that. Europe also wants renewables to be a key driver of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Commenting on his appointment, Andreas Nauen said: “The European industry has proven to be in the driving seat of the... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope
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