The European Commission is hoping to jumpstart a large-scale rollout of solar energy and rebuild Europe’s solar manufacturing industry.
The plan is part of its bid to wean countries off Russian fossil fuels, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.
«Solar electricity and heat are key for phasing out EU’s dependence on Russian natural gas,» the Commission said in the draft, due to be published next week in a package of proposals to end the European Union’s reliance on Russian oil and gas.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) costs have plunged by more than 80 per cent over the last decade, but the technology produced only 5 per cent of EU electricity in 2020. Solar’s share in heat production was even lower, at 1.5 per cent.
Solar costs have plunged by more than 80% over the last decade, but the technology produced only 5% of EU electricity in 2020.
Brussels aims to launch a «European Solar Rooftops Initiative» to help cut gas-fuelled power and heating in homes, offices, shops and factories, the draft said.
https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/05/05/what-are-solar-boxes-and-will-they-revolutionise-renewable-energy