MEPs call for boost of offshore renewable energy sources to reach net zero

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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have published a report which outlines their recommendations for accelerating the development of offshore renewable energy in order to meet decarbonisation targets set for 2030 and 2050. The report notes that in order to unlock the potential of offshore renewable energy, a more sustainable management of coasts and maritime space is required. It further acknowledges that a net zero emissions economy will require the deployment of renewable energy on an unprecedented scale, stressing the urgency of improving the current infrastructure. Additionally, with the opportunity to mobilise capital through the NextGenerationEU recovery fund along with private investments, MEPs emphasise the scope for significant economic boost through supporting clean energy production. Moreover, the report highlights the benefit that offshore wind farms can bring for marine biodiversity where sustainably built, and further stresses the need to improve public acceptance of offshore wind along with citizen’s trust in renewable energy to...