EU member states have approved legislation that would nearly double the share of renewables in the bloc by 2030. European lawmakers adopted the legislation in mid-September, and the green light issued by the Council of the European Union paves the way for its entry into force.
The adopted text, which was the result of an agreement struck at the end of March between the European Parliament and member states, sets the binding target of using at least 42.5 percent of renewable energies for European consumption by 2030, compared to the current level of around 22 percent. The new legislation will speed up licensing procedures with the creation of "dedicated zones", where national authorities will have to approve new renewable energy installations within a maximum of 12 months.
Source (Al-Khaleej Emirati Newspaper, Edited)
