Open AccessRenewable energy resources in the EU (Policy scenario)
Author(s) -
Orsolya Nagy
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
acta agraria debreceniensis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2416-1640
DOI - 10.34101/actaagrar/51/2079
Subject(s) - european union , renewable energy , natural resource economics , sustainable development , renewable resource , business , energy policy , climate change , environmental economics , environmental science , environmental resource management , economics , international trade , political science , engineering , ecology , electrical engineering , law , biology
The use of renewable energies has a long past, even though its share of the total energy use is rather low in European terms. However, the tendencies are definitely favourable which is further strengthened by the dedication of the European Union to sustainable development and combat against climate change. The European Union is on the right track in achieving its goal which is to be able to cover 20% its energy need from renewable energy resources by 2020. The increased use of wind, solar, water, tidal, geothermal and biomass energy will reduce the energy import dependence of the European Union and it will stimulate innovation.