28 Amendments of Carlos ZORRINHO related to 2019/2189(INI)
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to establish a task force involving all relevant Directorates-General to develop this strategy, including a comprehensive analysis of the carbon footprint and life cycle of storage technologies, as well as addressing regulatory barriers to disruptive research and innovation, taking into account at least the extraction and/or production of raw materials, the manufacturing process, transport and the recycling process, where applicable;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricitnergy grids and advanced storage technologies for both electrons and molecules, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant powersecure, affordable and sustainable energy supply;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, such as microgrids, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a climate neutral and renewable- based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply; stresses that reliable powerenergy supply and the energy transition must go hand in hand;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply, energy access and affordability; stresses that reliable power supply and the energy transition must go hand in hand;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply; stresses that reliable power supply and thea just energy transition must go hand in hand;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urgently calls for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation17 before the adoption of the next list of projects of common interest (PCI); calls for the criteria for granting PCI status to be aligned with the EU’s climate and sustainability goalsParis Agreement long-term temperature goal and the EU’s goal for climate neutrality in 2050 through a systematic climate- assessment of all candidate projects for the PCI-list; _________________ 17Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the State aid guidelines; calls on the Commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiencynature of different storage technologies and their contribution to grid stability of different storage technologiesEU's goal for climate neutrality in 2050 and grid stability, so that inefficient and unsustainable funding is avoided;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
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Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recognizes the importance that the "green value" of hydrogen from renewable sources can be documented throughout the value chain, for example by issuing a green label in addition to the European guarantees of origin already established in Article 19 of the Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EU, thereby enabling the creation of a European market for green hydrogen;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that there are varying standards in the Member States as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas; calls, therefore, on the Commission to adopt a clear definition of green hydrogen and to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses;
Amendment 218 #
14 a. Notes that power to gas and thereby hydrogen can be developed into other types of gas, such as methanol and ammonia which can be used as fuel for the maritime and aviation sector, as well as heavy transport;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogensocio-economic analysis of rebuilding and using gas infrastructure instead of electricity infrastructure to transport and store renewable energy;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission to conduct an analysis of the European Union's need for power to x based on the technologies presented in this report;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a staflexible electricity supply; underlines that power to x will play a key role in the future of energy storage;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that the EU has a very low battery manufacturing capacity; welcomes, therefore, the European Battery Alliance and the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to be strengthened; stresses the importance to create ecosystems around the battery value chain in order to foster the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the Strategic Action Plan and the circular economy; calls, in this regard, for life cycle analysis of batteries;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the EU’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production; highlights the role of sustainable sourcing of raw materials and potential of domestic raw material sources in EU; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the EU;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Commission to propose eco-design requirements to enhance the recyclability by design;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to considerpropose a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the Batteries Directive;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to create standards for European batteries;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Highlights the need to support research, knowhow and skills in order to foster the battery production in EU;
Amendment 290 #
20 c. Acknowledges the potential of the global battery passport in developing a sustainable battery value chain including human rights and environmental impact; considers mineral certification as an important tool to ensure sustainable battery value chains;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that pumped storage plays a crucial role in energy storage for those Member States in which the technology is achievable; is concerned that the EU is not exploiting the full potential of this carbon- neutral and highly efficient way of storing energy;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy stoand thermal storage to be an optimal tool to provide the necessary flexibility to integragte and residential heating in densely populated areas greater share of renewable energy; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and develop district heating networks;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls on the Commission to consider the role of thermal storage and heating infrastructure to bring flexibility to the energy system in the forthcoming 'Smart Sector Integration Strategy';
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Recalls that tax incentives to battery storage technologies could strengthen the active role of consumers while enhancing the network’s flexibility;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Notes that battery storage could assist in ensuring universal access to energy and contribute to reduce energy poverty;