Magnets For Energy20% renewable energy by 2020
Written by admin on February 1, 2009 – 2:53 am -
Raising the share of renewable energy from 8.5% to 20% in the overall energy consumption is a necessary contribution to the global fight against climate change and towards better control over our energy dependence. The various uses of renewable energy are examined: electricity through wind and hydraulic energies; electricity or heat through geothermal and solar energies; electricity, heat, and biofuel coming from biomass. The EU is a world leader in the use and deployment of technologies that exploit renewable energy sources, providing over 350.000 jobs and an annual turn-over of € 30 billion.
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By richmof on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Wrong. The EU also …
Wrong. The EU also has a goal to reduce energy consumption 20% by 2020, so its more like with the wind.
By richmof on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Whatever else you …
Whatever else you think about it, nuclear is not renewable (fusion does not exist yet). Also, the EU imports 99% of its uranium ore.
By selwynr on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Sorry Flamingtide, …
Sorry Flamingtide, you are wrong. Coal is exceedingly expensive to run and it is heavily subsidized by governments, as are the oil companies. And solar thermal does not emit carbon. That seems to be the point. And solar thermal plant expenses are far more easily recovered than coal. And new renewable technologies are very efficient. Please do some research before you spout nonsense and fossil fuel propaganda.
By USAScommando666 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Solar panels break …
Solar panels break easily are expensive to instal and have low energy returns. We should focus on nuclear its the only renewable source that has a high output.
By chocoleaves on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
only 20%? aww… …
only 20%? aww… should be 50%
By FlamingTide on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Ok, i am getting a …
Ok, i am getting a little sick of people saying 20% isnt good enough. It may surprise you to know but renewable energy isnt that efficient, it’s expensive and takes a long time to set up. Hell, portugal is JUST reaching 10% and it’s been at it for years
By dooshbag56 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
pointless youtube …
pointless youtube arguments
By jammyAndPolitical on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
how about 100% by …
how about 100% by 2020 european union sucks man!!
By JindalPalin2012 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
JINDAL / PALIN ’12
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JINDAL / PALIN ’12
*A new HOPE for America*
By apogist on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
lol I think you are …
lol I think you are right. However canada has shown far less effort.
By Animalll2003lll on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
insane. only 20%? …
insane. only 20%? and the guy says it’s ambitious? that’s almost like propaganda against renewables.
why can’t we set up solar panel fields, and link electric networks between countries? that would be litterally free energy, (once the construction cost is paid back). why not invest in that? cover up deserts with solar panels.
I think the only time when ppl are going to move to renewables is when the oil gets too expensive and that’S soon. renewables will soon be competitive on the market.
By shaper252 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Demand for energy …
Demand for energy will be 20% more than it is now, so its like against the wind. The only thing we can try is reduce consumption by 20%
By ztcamper on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Alternatives to …
Alternatives to existing tech appears constantly based on completely different elements and structures. Companies that hold patents other than energy companies have no direct interest in oil. What energy companies do have only will slow down the process.
I believe that substituting one fuel for another in small vehicles is a mistake unless taken as a temporary measure.
Of course in some vehicles use of fuels is unavoidable, eg trains, aerospace, ships.
Also NiMH patent is done in 2015.
By dolfree1 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
For my point of …
For my point of view E.E, dont give the seriously support for research and development in renewable energy. Too few jobs, too few research, too few implementation of renewable energy projects at most Countrys of E.E.
And the most negative that n is consider nuclear energy is consider clean! … E.E. must change politics because planet and economy need it. the party is over.
By donotfeedthetroll on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
the problem is even …
the problem is even if we have enough energy to power all the buildings in the world, small energy consumptive items like cars would still have to use fossil or bio fuels. hydrogen power is inefficient, bio fuels can lead to further environmental degradation, and the multitude of battery patents held by GM, Exxon, and energy companies have crippled the future of the electric car.
By TheMehra on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
This really helped …
This really helped me in my science project
By AmericanPride202 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Did you honestly …
Did you honestly say we don’t stand a chance? We’ve just been giving you guys a headstart haha
By emforty2 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
using petroleum or …
using petroleum or oil must go.. after 100 years or so its old school
as we stopped using coal that power our steam engine trains its time to move on!
By FlamingTide on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
As much renewables …
As much renewables as possible, the rest Nuclear. That’s always been my opinion on energy.
Oil and coal are far too usefull to waste on Energy.
By 5COT5MAN on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Up Europe
Up Europe
By XenoSilvano on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
did you hear that?
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did you hear that?
The European Union is the LEADER!
The US doesn’t stand a chance
GO! TEAM EUROPA!
By Raminagrobisfr on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
Getting 20% of …
Getting 20% of estimated 2020 energy need from renewable (even excluding hydro) is ambitious, and will require massive investissement (and some clash with NIMBY’s) but I think it can be done.
What could be much more challenging is to get the rest, 80% from fossil fuel. That I think is almost unpossible, unless we send troops around the world to secure oil.
By DEQVF on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
The question is …
The question is simple, the answer depends on individual and colective conflict of interest resolution. Thanks for this documentary and for the constant effort to reach a global policy to limit climate change. We are all responsible! by DEQVF dilige et quod vis fac
By cilica5 on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
You are the perfect …
You are the perfect case of the stupid arrogant American.
By DarthTanner on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply
It does thank you.
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It does thank you.
Its a shame Germany will be closing their nuclear plants in favour of…. well I assume buying electricity off of the French.