6 Amendments of Colm MARKEY related to 2022/0160(COD)
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) There is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. In order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage, all new buildings should be “solar ready”, that is, designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance, enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. In addition, Member States should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings, both residential and non- residential, and on existing non-residential buildings. Large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels, reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental, economic and social benefits. In order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings, Member States should define criteria for the implementation of, and possible exemptions from, the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. Member States should promote the installation of solar energy systems on existing buildings with support schemes. The incentivisation of solar energy through grants and other support schemes should not preclude the sale of such energy onto the grid from private, commercial, and agricultural sources.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) Raw materials for solar panels are a limited resource. Geographical locations with high levels of irradiance should therefore be prioritised for expansion.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 1
Article 15b – paragraph 1
(1) By [1 year after the entry into force], Member States shall identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants and infrastructure for the production of energy from renewable sources that are required in order to meet their national contributions towards the 2030 renewable energy target in accordance with Article 3 of this Directive. Such areas shall be commensurate with the estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity by renewable energy technology set in national energy and climate plans of Member States, as updated pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. The Commission shall carry out an assessment of electrical grid infrastructure across the Union to ensure it is suitably configured to allow renewables and microgeneration capabilities. It should prioritise investment in electricity grid infrastructure through TEN-E to facilitate the inclusion of such power generation.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(1a) Member States shall ensure that energy suppliers are not impeded by technical limitations on the grid and address any limitations that prevent grid operators from ensuring the grid is capable of taking additional energy supply.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Directive (EU) 2018 / 2001
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Directive (EU) 2018 / 2001
(1a) Member States shall ensure that once a permit is granted, the applicant must make use of the permit within a set timeframe.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that all new buildings are designed to optimise their solar energy generation potential on the basis of the solar irradiance of the site, enabling the later cost-effective installation of solar technologiesthe cost efficiency and technical feasibility of installation as well as CO2 emission reduction potential, taking into account energy systems in which solar energy is integrated. Member States shall also assess the appropriateness of installing solar panels in geographical locations with low irradiation potential and consider other renewable options such as biomass as a viable alternative.