Activities of Morten PETERSEN related to 2019/2158(INI)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the impact on the fishing sector of offshore windfarms and other renewable energy systems
Amendments (5)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the EU’s sustainable commitment to achieving its zero-carbon climate target by 2050, as confirmed in the European Green Deal and the recovery plan; takes note of Commission's proposal to increase reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 55%, reminds of European Parliament's position to increase this target to 60% by 2030;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that renewable energy is a key driver of decarbonisation; recallstresses that at least 328-40 % of the EU’s total energy needs should be met by renewable energy by 2030 to reach at least 55 % reduction of emissions;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that an increase in offshore wind energy production is essential for the clean energy transition; stresses that, as offshore wind capacity currently stands at just 25 GW, the building of offshore wind farms must be accelerated so asat least threefold by 2030 and beyond in order to be able to provide up toat least 450 GW of capacity by 2050;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the decision to find space for up to 450 GW of offshore wind energy capacity is of the utmost importance; highlights the offshore wind potential of 212 GW in the North Sea, 83 GW in the Baltic Sea, 85GW in the Atlantic Ocean and 70 GW in the Southern European Seas; notes that this potential will continue to grow due to technological developments;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to collaborate closely with Member States and neighbouring countries on maritime spatial planning, with a view to optimising the use of sea space and cross-sector and cross-country cooperation, and minimising spatial conflicts;