20% by 2020: the way forward

Abstract

9 March was a momentous day for renewable energy in the EU (and arguably the world). The EU says it will source 20% of its overall energy needs from renewable sources by 2020. But as the renewables industry breaths a collective sigh of relief, it also knows that the road to the statute book could be a long one for this piece of legislation, not least because some member states will fight tooth and nail to limit their individual obligations.

David Hopwood and GreenPrices.com's Rolf de Vos look at what happens now that the clock is ticking.