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

MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission the “REPowerEU” strategy, presented on 8 March, and designed to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. The strategy also includes measures to tackle the surge in energy prices and to replenish gas stocks for next winter. Opening Statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of an Economy that works for People, and Commissioner for Trade.

The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy: opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the EU Commission

MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission the “REPowerEU” strategy, presented on 8 March, and designed to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. The strategy also includes measures to tackle the surge in energy prices and to replenish gas stocks for next winter

The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission the “REPowerEU” strategy, presented on 8 March, and designed to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. The strategy also includes measures to tackle the surge in energy prices and to replenish gas stocks for next winter. Closing Statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of an Economy that works for People, and Commissioner for Trade.

The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy: closing statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Following the Russia's invasion of Ukraine, MEPs from ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) Committe discuss its impact on energy prices with Ms Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy.

Energy related aspects of the Russia-Ukraine crisis: Extracts from the exchange of views with Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy and statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of the ITRE Committee

Vanheede industrial fermentation plant converts organic products into biomethane, which is then converted into electricity via a gas engine. The plant at Quévy is fitted with an installed capacity of 2.45 MW, enabling Vanheede Biomass Solutions to supply electricity to some 5,000 families. The heat generated is recovered in-house. The digestate is upgraded as a soil supplement for agricultural use.

Infoclip: Methane emissions

This infoclip illustrates the electricity production (nuclear power station, power plant, wind turbines, ...), the domestic electricity consumption (appliances, electric meters ...), domestic gas consumption (stove, gas meters, ...), gasoline consumption for cars (gas station, refueling cars...).

Infoclip: Energy consumption

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021), Peter van DALEN (EPP, NL), rapporteur, gives a press conference on the impact of offshore windmills on fisheries, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Peter van DALEN (EPP, NL), rapporteur, on the impact of offshore windmills on fisheries

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on a European Strategy for Energy System Integration and on a European Strategy for Hydrogen. MEPs debate (Part 2)

Joint debate on Energy and Hydrogen: MEPs debate (Part 2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on a European Strategy for Energy System Integration and on a European Strategy for Hydrogen. Opening statements by Christophe GRUDLER (Renew, FR) and Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), rapporteurs, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Elena KOUNTOURA (The Left, EL) and Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Joint debate on Energy and Hydrogen: opening statements by Christophe GRUDLER (Renew, FR) and Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), rapporteurs, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Elena KOUNTOURA (The Left, EL) and Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on a European Strategy for Energy System Integration and on a European Strategy for Hydrogen. Closing statement

Joint debate on Energy and Hydrogen: Closing statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on a European Strategy for Energy System Integration and on a European Strategy for Hydrogen. MEPs debate (Part 1)

Joint debate on Energy and Hydrogen: MEPs debate (Part 1)

This video stockshot provides examples of EU-financed projects in the Climate and Energy sectors. Promoting clean energy and fighting climate change are key priorities for the EU. The featured projects in Greece, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Sweden, Finland and Germany are funded by different EU instruments such as Horizon 2020, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Fund for Strategic Investments, the heart of the Juncker Plan.

Infoclip: InvestEU – climate and energy projects

The EU energy label is key to boosting the energy efficiency of everyday electric appliances like lighting, heating, fridges, freezers, televisions and many more products. A rescaled energy label will be introduced gradually from 1 March 2021 to have a simpler classification using only letters from A to G. The first set of new energy labels will include fridges, dishwashers, washing machines and televisions. This stockshot provides illustration images of the old and new generation of labels in home and commercial settings, as well as an interview. For information and education purpose only. No commercial use allowed.

Infoclip: Energy labelling

This infoclip illustrates power up - clean technologies and renewables, renovate - energy efficiency of buildings, recharge and refuel - sustainable transport and charging stations, connect - rollout of rapid broadband services, modernize - digitalization of public administration, scale up - data cloud capacities and sustainable processors, Reskill and upscale - education and training to support digital skills.

Infoclip: Recovery and Resilience facility

Members of the Regional Development Committee (REGI) approved the establishment of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) with 27 votes in favour, 7 against and 8 abstentions during a vote in the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs request a significant increase in the budget allocated from the 2021-2027 financial framework (from EUR 11 270 459 000 in current prices to EUR 25 358 532 750 in 2018 prices, also referred to as the “principle amount”). This amount would be supplemented with an additional EUR 32 803 000 000 in current prices, as proposed under the EU Recovery Instrument. Statements by Manolis KEFALOGIANNIS (EPP, EL), rapporteur, and Younous OMARJEE (GUE/NGL, FR), REGI Chair.

Establishing the Just Transition Fund: extracts from the vote in REGI

This infoclip shows a central interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in Sweden. Aerial views of the site, spent fuel pools, scientists checking the different settings on screens.

Infoclip: Interim storage central for spent nuclear fuel

This Infoclip shows the construction rehearsal for final storage of spent nuclear fuel in Sweden. Drilling engineers analysing the site.

Infoclip: Construction rehearsal for final storage of spent nuclear fuel

This Infoclip shows offshore wind farms in the sea. Wind turbines generate electricity.

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