7 Amendments of Clara PONSATÍ OBIOLS related to 2021/2012(INI)
Amendment 112 #
4. Stresses the urgency of improving and expanding existing infrastructure to enable the increased flow of electricity from offshore sites to inland-based consumers; notes the importance of ensuring biodiversity conservation, specifically when locating new offshore infrastructure and alongside the inland grid;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly believes that the EU and the MSs should support research into and the development of floating offshore wind, tidal, wave and current stations, which can be adapted to the different seabed conditions in Europe; stresses the importance of funding research on floating offshore technologies, in order to be able to implement offshore wind in deep seas of the EU, such as the Mediterranean Sea; notes that further development of floating offshore technologies would allow to locate ORE infrastructure at larger distances from the coast, thus reducing the visual impact and opening new areas with potentially less impact to marine ecosystems;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls for the Commission and MSs to enhance the allocation of research facilities in ORE installations, thus facilitating the development of research projects regarding ORE technologies or other marine and environmental topics, as well as promoting the training of professionals for maintaining the ORE infrastructure;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Strongly believes that the EU and the MSs should support research into and the development of floating solar energy; stresses the importance of floating solar energy due to its higher efficient use of available space, as well as lower landscape and environmental impact; notes the importance of adapting existing solar photovoltaic panels to resist salty water and withstand strong currents and wave action;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the current lengthy process for launching ORE projects and the urgent need to speed it up in order to reach the 2030 and 2050 goals; notes that streamlining MSs procedures and technical standards will facilitate more rapid deployment; calls on the MSs to consider introducing time limits for issuing permits, including the automatic granting of permits after deadlines expire; notes that the urgency of deploying ORE projects cannot jeopardize biodiversity conservation;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8 a (new)
Subheading 8 a (new)
Taking into account local authorities and communities
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses the need for MSs to efficiently coordinate with those local authorities, stakeholders and communities directly affected by ORE projects, to facilitate consensus and participation during the planning, design and implementation phases; notes the positive impact of collaborative funding, thus allowing the local communities and SMEs to invest, even in small contributions, in those ORE projects planned in their area, hence increasing the acceptance of the infrastructure and creating a positive economic impact in the region;