In this podcast we explore the potential ecological benefits of increasing our capacity to store energy, especially from renewable sources. As the availability of some renewable energy sources is variable and intermittent, devising new energy storage capacities could ensure energy security and reliability and help the EU in its efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

EPRS Science and Technology Podcast - What if increased energy storage could help fix climate change?

The energy crisis of 2022 has brought new challenges for the EU electricity market. Concerns over very high prices, security of energy supply, and the need to increase decarbonisation have sparked discussions on the need to redesign the EU's electricity market. After the short-term measures adopted to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, the European Commission has unveiled its much-awaited plan to reform the electricity market, with a triple objective: to shelter consumers from excessive bills, boost renewables and enhance competitiveness.

EPRS Policy podcast - Revamping the EU electricity market

The EU solar energy strategy proposed under the REPowerEU plan aims to make solar energy a cornerstone of the EU energy system. Boosting renewable energy is also an important part of the European Green Deal in the context of the green transition towards climate neutrality. Solar energy is affordable, clean and has been the fastest-growing energy source in the last decade. It can be used for electricity and heating, while also helping reduce EU dependency on energy imports by replacing them with domestic production. EU measures to boost solar energy include making the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of new buildings obligatory within a specific timeframe, streamlining permitting procedures for renewable energy projects, improving the skills base in the solar sector and boosting the EU's capacity to manufacture photovoltaic panels.

EPRS policy podcast - Solar energy in the EU

<p>By making energy more efficient, Europeans will see their energy bills reduced. In addition, Europe will diminish its reliance on external suppliers of oil and gas, improve local air quality and protect the climate.</p>

<p>By 2030, energy efficiency in the EU must have improved by 32.5%, whereas the share of energy from renewables should make up at least 32% of the EU’s gross final consumption. Both targets are to be reviewed by 2023. These targets can only be raised, not lowered. Lower energy bills and the right to become a renewable self-consumer will be the result.</p>

#EUelections2019 - Clean energy and energy efficiency

Voting session

MEPs debate and take a final vote on the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks and on new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.

Plenary debate - Reform of the energy and electricity markets

EP Plenary session - Powering Europe’s future - advancing the fusion industry for energy independence and innovation

EP Plenary session - Rise of energy prices and fighting energy poverty

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint debate - Reform of the energy and electricity markets

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

EP Plenary session - Commission statements - State of the Energy Union

AGRI Public hearing on '  Energy efficiency on farms '

Press Conference on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive

EP Plenary Session - Short presentation Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Press conference on ' Clean Energy Package '

Plenary session week 3 2018 in Strasbourg - VOTES followed by explanations of votes - Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Report: José Blanco López

Plenary session week 3 2018 in Strasbourg - Debates on clean energy

Plenary session week 3 2018 in Strasbourg - Debate on energy efficiency, renewables and the governance of the Energy Union.

Plenary session Week 24 2017 in Strasbourg - Energy efficiency labelling - Compensation for wrongly labelled energy-related products - Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement

ITRE roundtable on the ' Energy Efficiency Directive '

The facade of the Henkel Building, former wash powder productions Plant now headquarters of the Danish Building and Property Agency in Copenhagen Denmark, May 24, 2012. Denmark renovates the heat supply in historical buildings with more energy efficiency technology.

Construction fair in Brussels: employment, industry, energy saving, energy.

Energie solaire, energie verte

Renewable energy

During the plenary session (3-4 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the common rules for the internal market for natural gas.

Common rules for the internal market for natural gas: extracts from the debate

Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Presidency of the EU, sign various legislative acts in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Lex Signing ceremony in presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Presidency of the EU

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, new ambitious binding 2030 targets for renewables (32%) and energy efficiency (32.5%) are put to the vote to fight climate change. The new law also stipulates that some types of food-crop biofuels will be phased out, in a move towards second-generation biofuels. Statement by Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR) and Jakop DALUNDE (Greens/EFA, SE), rapporteurs. Illustrative shots of wind energy, biogaz and sustainable energy house

Clean Energy package: statement by Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR) and Jakop DALUNDE (Greens/EFA, SE), rapporteurs, and illustrative shots

To fight climate change, new ambitious binding 2030 targets for renewables (32%) and energy efficiency (32.5%) are debated during the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The new law also stipulates that some types of food-crop biofuels will be phased out, in a move towards second-generation biofuels.

Clean Energy package: extracts from the joint debate and illustrative shots

This Infoclip illustrates private electricity production by the means of solar panels installed on the roof, the family produces more than it consumes and has therefore a financial benefit. The clip shows several solar panel installations in the region near Leuven, Belgium.

Infoclip: Renewable energy - Private producers

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, signs various legislative acts with Lilyana PAVLOVA.

Lex signing ceremony in presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on new rules under wich member states will have to develop national long-term strategies to support the renovation of residential and non-residential buildings, to achieve CO2 neutral building stock by 2050. The results from the vote on the BENDTSEN report (AM 87) are: 42 in favour, 604 against and 35 abstentions. The results from the vote on the BENDTSEN report (AM 88) are: 546 in favour, 35 against and 96 abstentions. Illustrative pictures: ways how to improve energy performances of buildings.

Energy performance of buildings: extracts from the vote and illustrative pictures

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), give the closing statements on the occasion of the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018. The statements were followed by a group photo.

(01) EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018: closing statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (12:30 - 12:43)

(03) EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018: group photo (12:53 - 12:55)

(02) EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018: closing statement by Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, President of the CoR (12:43 - 12:53)

Votes during the plenary session on the request for waiver of the immunity of Steeve Briois, on EU-Brazil Agreement, on the setting up a special committee on the Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides, on the reform of geo-blocking, on the Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, on the European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016 and on clean energy.

EP Plenary session - Votes

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, José BLANCO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Claude TURMES (Greens/EFA, LU), Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), and Miroslav POCHE (S&D, CS), rapporteurs, express themselves in front of the press on Clean Energy Package.

Press conference by José BLANCO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Claude TURMES (Greens/EFA, LU), Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), and Miroslav POCHE (S&D, CS), rapporteurs, on Clean Energy Package

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on energy efficiency, renewables and the governance of the Energy Union. José BLANCO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Claude TURMES (Greens/EFA, LU), Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), and Miroslav POCHE (S&D, CS), rapporteurs, express themselves in the Chamber. Illustrative footage: photovoltaic energy, wind energy and methane biogas energy.

Clean energy: extracts from the joint debate and illustrative footage

During the EP plenary session (3-6 July 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Matti MAASIKAS, Deputy Minister for EU Affairs for the Estonian Presidency of the Council, sign various legislative acts.

Lex signing ceremony in the presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Matti MAASIKAS, Deputy Minister for EU Affairs for the Estonian Presidency of the Council

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency sign a series of legislative acts.

Lex signing ceremony in the presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency

Meeting of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy&nbsp; on the Energy efficiency labelling, in the EP in Brussels. Vote on the report by Dario TAMBURRANO (EFDD, IT), introduction and annoucement of the results by Jerz BUZEK

Energy efficiency labelling: extracts from the vote on the report by Dario TAMBURRANO (EFDD, IT)

The European Parliament buildings in Brussels switching off&nbsp;its lights.

Earth Hour 2016: the European Parliament switches off its lights

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