Translation of "low-current source " (English → French) :

9. Underlines that the use of renewable energy technologies should be optimised based on availability of renewable resources in the region; points out that increased renewable energy production will pose challenges to the serviceability of the existing energy infrastructure as the sources are often remotely located and therefore require major development work on transmission and distribution lines; considers that in order to further integrate renewable energy sources, infrastructure adjustments will be needed in the EU, both at transport and distribution level and that national legislation has to ensure the simplification and accelerat ...[+++]ion of planning procedures as they often require the interaction of various planning levels; points to the importance of both public and private funding where energy infrastructure investment is concerned; urges the need for progress in the development and expansion of an EU internal energy market; highlights the potential of Structural Funds to modernise the current energy infrastructure and service a well-connected European infrastructure in order to integrate renewable energies in the European energy market; highlights also the importance of creation of smart power grids; maintains, however that the amount of ERDF funding in the current financing period for new energy capacities is rather low; believes that, for example, ELENA assistance should support large-scale, but also decentralised, renewable energy investment projects to more useful effect and that the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme could be used to foster further development of renewable energy and furthermore foster joint renewable projects between small communities, including rural areas;

19. Welcomes the important role of renewable energy sources for decarbonisation and energy security, and calls for their greater commercialisation; is concerned at the slow pace of development and deployment of CCS technologies, in the light of the foreseeable further global use of coal as an energy source; acknowledges that nuclear energy is currently used as a major low-emissions energy source, and calls on the Commission to work towards improving its acceptance by the public, making use of the results of stress tests; encourages initiatives to disseminate comprehensive information to the public with a view to improving public accep ...[+++]tance of the sitting of facilities;

13. Expresses concern that certain practices of low-cost airlines, which often operate from regional airports, lead to poorer quality of service for passengers and a deterioration in working conditions; given the current aggressive business practice of some low-cost airlines operating from regional airports to take advantage of their dominant position, and given that commercial activities are a major source of income for regional airports, is concerned by ‘one-bag’ and other restrictions to the cabin baggage allowance imposed by cert ...[+++]ain airlines; takes the view that these practices represent a breach of competition law, and believes that these restrictions may constitute an abuse of a carrier's position; calls, therefore, on the Member States to set common upper limits to be imposed on airlines with regard to such restrictions and considers that any checks relating to luggage weight restrictions and size should be made before arrival at the departure gate;

1. Welcomes the Commission communication on a roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 and considers that measures should be implemented in a coordinated, cost-efficient and effective way, allowing for the specific characteristics of Member States; points out that the current financial and economic crisis must be borne in mind when designing policies to ensure and support upfront investments which contribute to increased renewable energy sources in order to reduce energy costs in the long term and improve energy ...[+++] efficiency in the fields of energy provision and transport; emphasises that a sustainable low carbon economy represents a great opportunity to bring the crisis to an end in terms of economic growth and increased employment, particularly in green jobs;

72. Notes that nuclear energy is currently the largest low-carbon energy source in Europe and stresses its potential role in combating climate change;

(15) It is too early to decide on a Community-wide framework regarding support schemes, in view of the limited experience with national schemes and the current relatively low share of price supported electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the Community.