Translation of "Avis de renouvellement " (French → English) :

24. Points out that the binding 2020 target for renewable energy sources (RES) has made the EU a frontrunner in RES technology innovation; stresses that the continuation of this policy, with binding RES targets, will further strengthen the EU’s position in this field; takes the view that the development of RES contributes to achieving the greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, decreasing the need for fossil fuel imports and increasing the diversification of our energy sources; considers, therefore, that the EU should set a bind ...[+++]ing RES target in its 2030 framework; believes that a forward-looking energy and climate policy must be implemented which is coherent with the EU's industrial policy agenda for competitiveness;

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14. Considers that local sustainable energy strategies have an essential role in terms of regional and social development, as they enhance the participation of regional players in renewable energy projects; notes that the Member States and regions have their own strengths as far as renewable energy sources are concerned and that, because of geographical differences; notes that renewable energy policy cannot be exactly the same in every region and therefore flexibility is needed; believes that the specific strengths of a region shall be brought to the fore and best utilised; reminds that local and regional conditions and resources hav ...[+++]e to be taken into account for the developing of RES potential; points out that bioenergy and other renewable energy sources can do much to foster energy management, economic growth, and vitality, especially in outermost regions, islands and remote areas, sparsely populated regions and rural areas; considers that the Common Strategic Framework funding for renewables should contribute the regional distribution of the energy produced and small-scale renewable projects; emphasizes the important role of SMEs in renewable energy policy;

The European Union and the United States must be able to act to consolidate a leadership three aspects of which, in my view, need to be renewed.

38. Notes that both India and the EU have a long tradition of promoting the use of renewable energy and believes that renewable energy such as solar, wind and biomass are practical energy options, together with major investments in energy efficiency, that could satisfy long-term energy needs; welcomes India's efforts in this regard, including its own rural biogas digesters and solar cells (used to power village homes and workshops), and more recently its success in building the world's fourth largest wind power industry; considers that, as the world's poorest nations are being negatively affected by the increased demand for oil, as ill ...[+++]ustrated by recent riots over rising oil prices in Indonesia, India should continue to support the development of regional renewable energy more widely in Asia, as it is already doing in Bhutan; welcomes the creation of the India-EU Energy Panel and calls for further cooperation on energy security and market reforms, renewable energy and energy efficiency; considers that India and the EU should continue to define the global energy architecture through innovative, sustainable energy development, whilst meeting climate change benchmarks;

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