15 Amendments of Zofija MAZEJ KUKOVIČ related to 2012/2259(INI)
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that renewable energy is not being developed separately, but as part of the overall energy system; reiterates that funding needs to be allocated under the Connecting Europe programme to finance the development of ICT-based smart grids so as to enable renewable energy to be incorporated more comprehensively and improve the stability of transfer systems; stresses the need to support small and medium-sized enterprises for more opportunities in infrastructure development;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the key to unlocking the potential for renewable energy systems and to achieve a decarbonised economy is through the effective support of small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the need for energy and CO2 storage technologies; stresses that energy storage technology is needed to integrate the decentralised renewable resources into the distribution network; maintains that funding needs to be allocated under the Horizon 2020 programme to finance the development of energy and CO2 storage technologies;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that secure, affordable and environmentally sound energy provision is indispensable for the competitiveness of European industry; emphasises, therefore, that the energy supply system needs to be overhauled and the share of RES increased in a manner that is cost-efficient and without prejudice to supply security; suggests that the Commission allow for the effects of the economic crisis and countries’ lower credit ratings, as reflected in the cutbacks – and the degree of risk involved – in renewable energy investment;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that, so far, only some of the renewables on the energy market are economically competitive, although certain other technologies are closing the gap with market prices; agrees with the Commission that all available means must be used to bring the costs down and make RES economically competitive; stresses that the risks to those who invest in renewable energy have to be reduced by means of a clear long-term European strategy;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that because, in most cases, renewable sources feeding energy into the grid are decentralised, remotely located and weather-dependent, they require infrastructure different from that currently in place, the existing provision having been developed solely for conventional energy; points out that renewables are not being developed separately, but as part of the overall energy system;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the development of RES on a major scale, with their remote and weather-dependent feed-in, can cause uncoordinated cross-border energy flows (loop flows) in other Member States – making load reduction increasingly necessary in the interests of supply security – if it does not go hand-in-hand with the requisite development of the grid; stresses the importance of cross-border cooperation and coordination in the construction of grids; is concerned about the state of development of grid infrastructure in the Member States;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underscores the need for electricity storage and CO2 storage solutions to facilitate the integration of RES into the energy supply; re-emphasises the urgent need for further research into electricity and CO2 storage;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Is convinced that waste recovery represents an opportunity for further developing RES and achieving the goals of a European energy plan;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is convinced that ICT will in future play a more important role in energy provision and in the management of RES; calls on the Commission to bring forward without delay proposals for the development, promotion and standardisation of smart grids and meters; points out that funding needs to be allocated under the Connecting Europe programme to finance the development of grids so as to increase the incorporation of renewable energy and improve the stability of transfer systems; emphasises that important factors in this regard include not only planning certainty on the providers’ side but also acceptance on the part of consumers, as well as data protection;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the further development of RES will entail permanent landscape change in Europe; points out that the only way to win public acceptance of RES is through transparent planning, construction and licensing procedures, in which all the stakeholders are involved; stresses that the procedures must be transparent, simplified and more user- friendly for all users;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that Europe is in the vanguard when it comes to RES technology; emphasises that this is particularly due to the contribution of SMEs; underscores the need to facilitate a competitive environment for the operations and internationalisation of SMEs and to strive to reduce bureaucratic obstacles; stresses that only innovation, based on R&D, can secure Europe’s leading position in RES technology markets;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned that R&D has been neglected in certain branches of the renewable energy sector, leading, in some cases, to commercial problems; underscores the need for investment in the further development of existing technologies in order to sustain or achieve competitivity; emphasises investments in renewable energy R&D, particularly in the area of capacity, efficiency and reducing the spatial footprint;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement that it will issue a communication on energy technology policy in 2013; calls on the Commission to include a focus on energy and CO2 storage technologies;
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Maintains that a transitional period is necessary in order to establish European support schemes;