Activities of Grzegorz TOBISZOWSKI related to 2021/2012(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A European strategy for offshore renewable energy (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a European strategy for offshore renewable energy
Amendments (14)
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the dramaticsignificant fall in renewable offshore energy prices has made it one of the cheapestmore competitively-priced sources of energy and consequently a critical element in the green transition, paving the way for a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, and has also made it one of the most important pillars of the EU’s climate ambitions;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be widely deployed on an unprecedented scalethroughout the Union; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes theBelieves that the focus should be put on unleashing the potential of the most advanced projects that are planned to be connected to the national electricity system in a radial form given different challenges across the Member States; notes that a tendency to favour hybrid projects at the expense of radial ones could have a perverse effect on the development of offshore RES equitably in all EU waters and therefore to reach the established targets; notes the potential advantages of combining offshore production facilities and transmission assets in the tender process; invites the Commission and the Member States (MSs) to explore the potential of this full-scope tendering approach and assess its applicability to different set-ups, including meshed grids; , particularly in the North Sea basin, to take advantage of the opportunities offered by already existing infrastructure there;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that MS collaboration is vital in order to maximise effective use of offshore energy resources; notes that the current legal framework does notshould be improved in order to facilitate such voluntarily collaboration sufficiently; strongly believes that failure to increasenhance collaboration between MSs willcould inhibit the roll-out of offshore energy; urges the Commission and the MSs to take the necessary action without any further delays;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that electricity from offshore renewables can contribute to the greening of district heating, decreasingpromoting energy sector integration in order to reduce and eventually eliminating itse GHG emissions; highlights the potential to incorporate ORE in district heating through clean electricity and heat pumps through electrification: directly or indirectly in sectors which cannot benefit from direct electrification;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Considers it is essential to have key segments of renewable energy value chains within Europe in order to achieve the climate goals and to bring significant economic benefits to Europeans, and calls for adequate measures to support the role of Europe-based content in the RES supply chain and legislation;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the huge interest in ORE will attract an increasingly larger number of permit applications; calls on the MSs to urgently simplify the relevant procedures and coordinate their efforts; encourages the MSs to support thnotes the potential advantages of offshore one-stop- shop proposal which could speed up the administrative procedures related to offshore projects, while preserving the prerogatives of the Member States to issue required decisions;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Draws attention to the recommendations of Horizon 2020 funded project on The Multi-Use in European Seas exploring the opportunities for the multi-use in European seas across five EU sea basins; recalls its guidance that sustainable development of the ocean can no longer rely on a single-sector management, but requires a more holistic, integrated approach and that the multi- use is not limited to sharing the ‘same’ maritime space, but should encompass joint use of installations and other assets and joint activities;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Considers that multi-use needs should be pro-actively facilitated and incentivised through public regulatory bodies and respective support programmes, going well beyond mere spatial planning solutions; notes that in developing Maritime Spatial Plans Member States were asked to seek not only best available data and broad public participation, but also opportunities for co-location of maritime activities;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the uptake of ORE is dependent on the adequate implementation of well-designed market rules; and predictable and stable regulatory framework given the long duration of such investments;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the recalculation of the distribution of costs and benefits between the generation and transmission of ORE, ensuring the right incentives and a stable regulatory framework for developers; stresses that uncertainty regarding the distribution of costs and benefits is deterring companies from launching cross- border offshore renewable projects; invites the Commission to expedite the publishing of EU guidance on sharing the costs and benefits of offshore hybrid projects;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for a revision of the existing regulatory framework governing EU electricity markets in order to facilitate the uptake of ORE and eliminate artificial trade barriers, fixed prices, subsidies and other market-distorting mechanisms that prevent the further successful integration of offshore renewables; calls on the Commission and the MSs to carefully analyse existing bidding zones and their suitability for the integration of the growing capacity for offshore renewableoffshore hybrid projects; invites the Commission to identify existing regulatory mechanisms that successfully promote the integration of offshore renewables in a well-functioning energy market, as part of a future-proof model including the facilitation of hybrid projects and new forms of collaboration;