Overwhelming European Parliament support for priority grid access and improved infrastructure for renewable energies

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) welcomes the Energy Committee (ITRE) of the European Parliament’s vote on the proposed Renewable Energy Directive. Earlier this morning the ITRE Committee voted overwhelmingly in favour of key amendments which will support the development of renewable energy to help achieve the 20% by 2020 target. Foremost among these are the quick development of all necessary physical connections to the grid, priority...