Quo(ta) vadis, Europe? - a comparative assessment of two recent RES policy studies

The paper "Quo(ta) vadis, Europe? - a comparative assessment of two recent RES policy studies (EWI and futures-e)" has been uploaded to the futures-e web today. If you are interested please visit the Documents section or for a direct link please >>click here<<.

A possible harmonization of RES support has been forming a central element in the European RES policy debate since years. Although the new RES directive (Directive 2009/28/EC) lays the ground for the RE policy framework until 2020, this discussion has been prolonged and several studies have discussed possible efficiency gains arising from that. Of highlight, in April 2010 the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI) has published a study named "European RES-E Policy Analysis – A model based analysis of RES-E deployment and its impact on the conventional power market".

This paper analyzes method of approach, assumptions, key results and recommendations of the EWI-study. For this purpose a comparison to the futures-e study has been undertaken. This concise assessment has been conducted within the scope of our follow-up activity RE-Shaping and serves as background document for the forthcoming model-based RES policy assessment ...

futures-e Key futures-e reports in a new layout!

Several of our key publications have been uploaded today with a new layout aiming to increase the overall readability. For a concise overview on key findings of the futures-e project we recommend the "futures-e - Action Plan". This should serve as a first step towards further in-depth insights on the addressed topics which can then be found in the corresponding topical reports.

futures-e Key outcomes of Green-X scenarios online

This concise web representation aims to provide key outcomes and background information of the in-depth model based assessment of various policy options for renewable energies in general, and RES electricity in particular, to meet Europe’s commitment on 20% RES by 2020. For a direct link please >>click here<<. Please note further that a broad set of reports illustrating the work done within futures-e will be published on this website in the forthcoming weeks (end of March 2009).

futures-e Final Conference in Brussels - PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the International Final Conference on “Deriving a future European Policy for Renewable Electricity”, which took place in Brussels on 25 November 2008, are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link please >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in Rome - PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the past regional workshop as held in Rome are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link to the Rome workshop please >>click here<<

futures-e Final conference in Brussels on 25 November 2008!

Our project is close to its final. Accordingly, we are pleased to invite you to attend our final conference in Brussels on 25 November 2008. For further details on agenda, registration, etc. please visit the Events section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in Rome, Italy on 1 October 2008!

The workshop for the Mediterranean region (comprising Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain) will take place on 1 October 2008 in Rome, Italy! For further details on agenda, registration, etc. please visit the Events section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop at the EP in Strasbourg - PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the past regional workshop as held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link to the Strasbourg workshop please >>click here<<

futures-e 20%RES by 2020 - a balanced scenario to meet Europe's RE target

We are pleased to present you our recently compiled report describing a balanced scenario to meet Europe’s renewable energy commitment. The report provides an assessment on the effects of a 20% RES target in terms of final energy demand in the year 2020 within the European Union (EU27). Embedded in the real-world policy context it aims to demonstrate the practicability and consequences of facing the energy challenge. If you are interested please visit the Documents section or for a direct link >>click here<< Please note that a comprehensive scenario elaboration discussing various policy options for renewable electricity to meet Europe’s 2020 RES commitment will follow within the futures-e project later on this year.

futures-e Regional workshop in London - PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the past regional workshop as held in London are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link to the London workshop please >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in Ljubljana - PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the past regional workshop as held in Ljubljana are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link to the Ljubljana workshop please >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshops in Warsaw and Vilnius - PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the past regional workshops as held in Warsaw and Vilnius are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link to the Warsaw workshop please >>click here<< or to the Vilnius event please >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in London, UK on 25 April 2008!

The workshop for the North Sea region (including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the UK) will take place on 25 April 2008 in London, UK! For further details on agenda, registration, etc. please visit the Events section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 11 April 2008!

The workshop for the South East region (comprising Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovenia) will take place on 11 April 2008 in Ljubljana, Slovenia! For further details on agenda, registration, etc. please visit the Events section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in Warsaw, Poland on 29 February 2008!

The workshop for the Central East region (refering to Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) will take place on 29 February 2008 in Warsaw, Poland! If you aim to participate in this event please visit the Events section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshop in Vilnius, Lithuania on 4 March 2008!

The workshop for the North East region (comprising Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden) will take place on 4 March 2008 in Vilnius, Lithuania! For further details on agenda, registration, etc. please visit the Events section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Regional workshops in 2008! ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are pleased to invite you to attend one or more of our regional workshops. A series of six regional workshops will be held in 2008 to debate the options for and desire towards harmonisation or coordination of European renewable electricity policies, and the implications of the proposed Renewable Energy Directive. The London workshop will, additionally, explore some specific options for coordination of offshore wind promotion in the North Sea region. Further details will follow soon!

futures-e Workshop on Harmonisation and Coordination of European RES-E policies, Brussels 2007-06-20 SUMMARY!

Throughout the day lively discussions and debates on several issues took place, which offered a chance to share experiences and stimulate “political learning”. For a summary of this please >>click here<<

futures-e Workshop on Harmonisation and Coordination of European RES-E policies, Brussels 2007-06-20 PRESENTATIONS!

The presentations from the International Workshop on “Harmonisation and Coordination of European Renewable Electricity support mechanisms”, which took place in Brussels on 20 June 2007, are available online! Please visit the Events-section or for a direct link >>click here<<

futures-e Workshop on Harmonisation and Coordination of European RES-E policies, Brussels 2007-06-20 ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are pleased to invite you to attend a one day workshop on “Harmonisation and Coordination of European Renewable Electricity support mechanisms” on 20 June 2007 in Brussels. Representatives from all European Member States are invited to join the workshop hosted by Intelligent Energy Europe. It is intended that the day will form part of the consultation process for the preparation of the Commission Communication on renewable electricity support schemes. For details please >>click here<<

futures-e website has gone ONLINE!

The Energy Economics Group is glad to present the project website of futures-e. We hope you will find the information you need. Project partners will soon receive their personal account by e-mail.