74 Amendments of Oreste ROSSI related to 2011/0402(CNS)
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020], tThe financial envelope for the implementation of the specific programme shall be EUR 86198 millionin keeping with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020].
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. No more than 63 % of the amounts referred to in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] for the Parts I, II and III of the specific programme shall be for the Commission's administrative expenditure.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The President shall be appointed by the Commission following a recruitment process involving a dedicated search committee, for a term of office limited to four years, renewable once. The recruitment processdure and the candidate selected shall have the approval of the Scientific Council. Before that procedure is completed, the Commission shall forward a report to the European Parliament and the Council, which may give their opinion on the candidate selected.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The President shall chair the Scientific Council and, shall ensure its leadership and liaison with the dedicated implementation structure, andshall be accountable to the Commission for its activities and shall represent it in the world of science.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Scientific Council shall be composed of no more than six members, chosen from among scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, ensuring a diversity of research areas and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The members of the Scientific Council shall be appointed by the Commission, following an independent and transparent procedure for their identification agreed with the Scientific Councilsearch committee referred to in Article 6(3), including a consultation of the scientific community and a report to, the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Decision 2007134/EC is repealed.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
In accordance with Article 18 of Horizon 2020, dedicated measures as set out in the specific objective 'Innovation in SMEs' (dedicated SME instrument) shall be applied in the specific objective 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' and Part III 'Societal challenges'. This integrated approach is expected toshall lead to around 1530 % of their total combined budgets going to SMEs.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
The members of the Scientific Council shall be compensated for the tasks they perform by means of an honorarium and, where appropriate, reimbursement of 50% of their duly documented travel and subsistence expenses.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
The ERC President will reside in Brussels for the duration of the appointment and devote most of his/her time to ERC business. He/she will be remunerated at a level commensurate with the Commission's top management.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
The Scientific Council shall elect from amongst its members threea Vice-Chairs who shall assist the President in its representation and the organisation of its work. They Vice-Chair may also hold the title of Vice- President of the European Research Council.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
The President of the ERC and the members of the Scientific Council shall carry out their duties on an exclusive, full-time basis.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.2 – paragraph 4
The management of the ERC will be carried out by staff recruited for that purpose, including where necessary, officials fromofficials already in service within Union institutions, and will cover only the real administrative needs in order to assure the stability and continuity necessary for an effective administration.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Annex 1 – part I – point 1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
– regularly inform the programme committee, the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the ERC activities.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.5 – point 1.5.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.5 – point 1.5.2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – paragraph 1
Increasing the competitiveness of process industries, such as chemical, pulp and paper, glass, or non-ferrous metals and steel by drastically improving, at an affordable cost, resource and energy efficiencies and reducing the environmental impact of such industrial activities. Focus will be on the development, and validation of enabling technologies for innovative substances, materials and technological solutions for low-carbon products and less energy- intensive processes and services along the value chain, as well as the adoption of ultra-low carbon production technologies and techniques to achieve specific GHG emission intensity reductions.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 2.2 – title
Annex 1 – part II – point 2.2 – title
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – part II – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
The facility will also have the possibility to make expansion and growth-stage investments in conjunction with the Equity Facility for Growth (EFG) under the Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs(this includes investments in funds-of-funds with a broad investor base and includes private institutional and strategic investors as well as national public and semi-public financial institutions). In the latter case, the investment from the Equity Facility of Horizon 2020 shall not exceed 230% of the total EU investment except in cases of multi-stage funds, where funding from EFG and the equity facility for RDI will be provided on a pro rata basis, based on the funds' investment policy. Like the EFG, the Equity Facility shall avoid buy-out or replacement capital intended for the dismantling of an acquired enterprise. The Commission may decide to amend the 230% threshold in light of changing market conditions.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Electricity will play a central role in the establishment of an environmentally sustainable low-carbon economy. The uptake of low-carbon electricity generation is too slow due to the high costs involved. There is a pressing need to find solutions that reduce costs significantlyo as to make them affordable and competitive, with enhanced performance and sustainability, to accelerate the market deployment of low carbon electricity generation.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for wind energy is to reduce the cost of electricity production of onshore and offshore wind by up to about 20 % by 2020 compared to 2010, to increasingly move offshore, and to enable proper integration in the electricity grid. The focus will be on the development, testing and demonstration of next generation wind energy conversion systems of larger scale, higher conversion efficiencies and higher availabilities for both on- and off-shore (including remote locations and hostile weather environments) as well as new serial manufacturing processes. In order to gain a clearer picture of whether wind energy can meet this objective, a separate budget line for wind energy EIIs will be established under the SET Plan.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
The cost of solar energy, covering photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP), should be at least halved by 2020 compared to 2010, if it is to gain share of the electricity market.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2
For PV, this will need long term research on novel concepts and systems, demonstration and testing of the benefits of mass production with a view to large- scale deployment at an affordable and competitive cost.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In order to gain a clearer picture of whether solar energy can meet the objectives that have been set, a separate budget line for solar energy EIIs will be established under the SET Plan.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Geothermal, hydro, and marine energy as well as other renewable energies can contribute to the decarbonisation of the European energy supply while enhancing its flexibility to variable production and use of energy. The objective is to bring to commercial maturity cost-effective and sustainable technologies, enabling large- scale deployment at an industrial scale including grid integration. Ocean energies such as tidal, current or wave energy offer truly zero-emission, predictable energy. Research activities should include laboratory scale innovative research into low-cost reliable components and materials in a high corrosion, biofouling environment as well as demonstrations under the varied conditions found in European waters. In order to gain a clearer picture of whether hydro, geothermal and marine energy, as well as the other renewable energies, can meet the objectives set, a separate budget line for EIIs for those energies will be established under the SET Plan.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for bio-energy is to bring to commercial maturity the most promising technologies, to permit large-scale, sustainable production of advanced second generation biofuels of different value chains for transport, and highly efficient combined heat and power from biomass, including CCS. The aim is to develop and demonstrate the technology for different bio-energy pathways at different scales, taking account of differing geographical and climate conditions and logistical constraints. Longer term research will support the development of a sustainable bio-energy industry beyond 2020. These activities will complement upstream (feedstock, bio- resources) and downstream (integration into vehicle fleets) research activities carried out in other relevant Societal Challenges.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.3 – point 3.3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.3 – point 3.3.2 – paragraph 1
Fuel cells and hydrogen have a great potential to contribute to addressing energy challenges facing Europe. Bringing these technologies to market competitiveness will require significant cost decrease. As an illustration the cost of fuel cell systems for transportation will have to be reduced by a factor of at least 10 over the next 10 years. To do so, support will be given to large scale demonstrations and pre-commercial deployment activities for portable, stationary, transport applications and the related services, as well as long-term research and technology development to build up a competitive fuel cell chain and a sustainable hydrogen production and infrastructure across the Union. Strong national and international cooperation is needed to enable market breakthroughs of a sufficient scale, including the development of appropriate standards.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Research and innovation will substantially contribute to the development and take up of the necessary solutions for all transport modes, which, at competitive market prices, will drastically reduce transport's emissions that are harmful to the environment (such as CO2, NOx, and SOx), lower its dependence on fossil fuels, and hence reduce transport impact on biodiversity and preserve natural resources.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point 4.1.1 – point a
Annex 1 – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point 4.1.1 – point a
(a) Developing and accelerating the take- up of cleaner propulsion technologies is important for reducing or eliminating CO2 and pollution from transport. New and innovative solutions at competitive market prices are necessary, based on electric engines and batteries, fuel cells, or hybrid propulsion. Technological breakthroughs will also help improve the environmental performance of traditional propulsion systems.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.4 – point 5.4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.4 – point 5.4.1 – paragraph 1
All forms of innovation, both incremental and radical, combining technological, organisational, societal, behavioural, business and policy innovation, and strengthening the participation of civil society, will be supported. This will underpin a more circular economy, while reducing environmental impacts and taking account of rebound effects on the environment. This will include business models, industrial symbiosis, product service systems, product design, full life cycle and cradle-to-cradle approaches. The aim will be to improve resource efficiency by reducing, in absolute terms, inputs, waste and the release of harmful substances along the value chain and foster re-use, recycling and resource substitution. Emphasis will be given to facilitate the transition from research to market, involving industry and notably SMEs, from the development of prototypes to their introduction, at affordable prices, in the market and replication. Networking among eco-innovators will also seek to enhance the dissemination of knowledge and better link supply with demand.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 6.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 6.3 – paragraph 1
The European Union, its citizens and its international partners are confronted with a range of security threats like crime, terrorism, illegal immigration and mass emergencies due to man-made or natural disasters. These threats can span across borders and aim at physical targets or the cyberspace. Attacks against Internet sites of public authorities and private entities for instance not only undermine the citizen's trust but may seriously affect such essential sectors as energy, transport, health, finance or telecommunications.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part IV – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – part IV – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The JRC will focus on the 20/20/20 climate and energy targets and the Union’s transition to a competitive low-carbon economy by 2050, with research on technological and socio-economic aspects of:
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020], tThe financial envelope for the implementation of the specific programme shall be EUR 86198 millionin keeping with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020].
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. No more than 63 % of the amounts referred to in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] for the Parts I, II and III of the specific programme shall be for the Commission's administrative expenditure.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The President shall be appointed by the Commission following a recruitment process involving a dedicated search committee, for a term of office limited to four years, renewable once. The recruitment processdure and the candidate selected shall have the approval of the Scientific Council. The Commission shall forward a report to the European Parliament and the Council, which may give their opinion on the candidate selected before the procedure is completed.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The President shall chair the Scientific Council and, shall ensure its leadership and liaison with the dedicated implementation structure, andshall be accountable to the Commission for its activities and shall represent it in the world of science.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Scientific Council shall be composed of no more than six members, chosen from among scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, ensuring a diversity of research areas and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The members of the Scientific Council shall be appointed by the Commission, following an independent and transparent procedure for their identification agreed with the Scientific Councilsearch committee referred to in Article 6(3), including a consultation of the scientific community and a report to, the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Decision No 2007/134/EC is repealed.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
In accordance with Article 18 of Horizon 2020, dedicated measures as set out in the specific objective 'Innovation in SMEs' (dedicated SME instrument) shall be applied in the specific objective 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' and Part III 'Societal challenges'. This integrated approach is expected toshall lead to around 1530 % of their total combined budgets going to SMEs.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
The members of the Scientific Council shall be compensated for the tasks they perform by means of an honorarium and, where appropriate, reimbursement of 50% of their duly documented travel and subsistence expenses.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
The ERC President will reside in Brussels for the duration of the appointment and devote most of his/her time to ERC business. He/she will be remunerated at a level commensurate with the Commission's top management.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
The Scientific Council shall elect from amongst its members threea Vice-Chairs who shall assist the President in its representation and the organisation of its work. They may also Vice-Chair shall hold the title of Vice- President of the European Research Council.
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
The President of the ERC and the members of the Scientific Council shall carry out their duties on an exclusive, full-time basis.
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 4
The management of the ERC will be carried out by staff recruited for that purpose, including where necessary, officials from Union institutions, and will cover only the real administrative needs in order to assure the stability and continuity necessary for an effective administration.
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 4
The management of the ERC will be carried out by staff recruited for that purpose, including where necessary, officials fromofficials in service within Union institutions, and will cover only the real administrative needs in order to assure the stability and continuity necessary for an effective administration.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
– regularly inform the programme committee, the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the ERC activities.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – paragraph 1
Increasing the competitiveness of process industries, such as chemical, pulp and paper, glass, or non-ferrous metals and steel by drastically improving, at an affordable cost, resource and energy efficiencies and reducing the environmental impact of such industrial activities. Focus will be on the development, and validation of enabling technologies for innovative substances, materials and technological solutions for low-carbon products and less energy- intensive processes and services along the value chain, as well as the adoption of ultra-low carbon production technologies and techniques to achieve specific GHG emission intensity reductions.
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.2 – introductory part
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
In the latter case, the investment from the Equity Facility of Horizon 2020 shall not exceed 230% of the total EU investment except in cases of multi-stage funds, where funding from EFG and the equity facility for RDI will be provided on a pro rata basis, based on the funds' investment policy. Like the EFG, the Equity Facility shall avoid buy-out or replacement capital intended for the dismantling of an acquired enterprise. The Commission may decide to amend the 230% threshold in light of changing market conditions.
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – Part III– point 3.1.1
Annex 1 – Part III– point 3.1.1
3.1.1. ReducEnsuring energy consumptionefficiency and eliminating energy waste, while providing the services that society and economy need, requires not only that more, efficient, cost-competitive, environmentally-friendly, and smarter products and services are brought to mass market but also the integration of components and devices in such a way that they cooperate to optimise the overall energy use of buildings, services and industry.
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Electricity will play a central role in the establishment of an environmentally sustainable low-carbon economy. The uptake of low-carbon electricity generation is too slow due to the high costs involved. There is a pressing need to find solutions that reduce costs significantlyo as to make them affordable and competitive, with enhanced performance and sustainability, to accelerate the market deployment of low carbon electricity generation.
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for wind energy is to reduce the cost of electricity production of onshore and offshore wind by up to about 20 % by 2020 compared to 2010, to increasingly move offshore, and to enable proper integration in the electricity grid. The focus will be on the development, testing and demonstration of next generation wind energy conversion systems of larger scale, higher conversion efficiencies and higher availabilities for both on- and off-shore (including remote locations and hostile weather environments) as well as new serial manufacturing processes. In order to gain a clearer picture of whether wind energy can meet this objective, a separate budget line for wind energy EIIs will be established under the SET Plan.
Amendment 770 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
The cost of solar energy, covering photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP), should be at least halved by 2020 compared to 2010, if it is to gain share of the electricity market.
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2
For PV, this will need long term research on novel concepts and systems, demonstration and testing of the benefits of mass production with a view to large- scale deployment at an affordable and competitive cost.
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In order to gain a clearer picture of whether solar energy can meet the objectives that have been set, a separate budget line for solar energy EIIs will be established under the SET Plan.
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3
Amendment 786 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Geothermal, hydro, and marine energy as well as other renewable energies can contribute to the decarbonisation of the European energy supply while enhancing its flexibility to variable production and use of energy. The objective is to bring to commercial maturity cost-effective and sustainable technologies, enabling large- scale deployment at an industrial scale including grid integration. Ocean energies such as tidal, current or wave energy offer truly zero-emission, predictable energy. Research activities should include laboratory scale innovative research into low-cost reliable components and materials in a high corrosion, biofouling environment as well as demonstrations under the varied conditions found in European waters. In order to gain a clearer picture of whether hydro, geothermal and marine energy as well as other renewable energies can meet the objectives that have been set, a separate budget line for EIIs for those energies will be established under the SET Plan.
Amendment 792 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for bio-energy is to bring to commercial maturity the most promising technologies, to permit large-scale, sustainable production of advanced second generation biofuels of different value chains for transport, and highly efficient combined heat and power from biomass, including CCS. The aim is to develop and demonstrate the technology for different bio-energy pathways at different scales, taking account of differing geographical and climate conditions and logistical constraints. Longer term research will support the development of a sustainable bio-energy industry beyond 2020. These activities will complement upstream (feedstock, bio- resources) and downstream (integration into vehicle fleets) research activities carried out in other relevant Societal Challenges.
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.2 – paragraph 1
Fuel cells and hydrogen have a great potential to contribute to addressing energy challenges facing Europe. Bringing these technologies to market competitiveness will require significant cost decrease. As an illustration the cost of fuel cell systems for transportation will have to be reduced by a factor of at least 10 over the next 10 years. To do so, support will be given to large scale demonstrations and pre-commercial deployment activities for portable, stationary, transport applications and the related services, as well as long-term research and technology development to build up a competitive fuel cell chain and a sustainable hydrogen production and infrastructure across the Union. Strong national and international cooperation is needed to enable market breakthroughs of a sufficient scale, including the development of appropriate standards.
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Research and innovation will substantially contribute to the development and take up of the necessary solutions for all transport modes, which, at competitive market prices, will drastically reduce transport's emissions of greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment (such as CO2, NOx, and SOx), lower its dependence on fossil fuels, and hence reduce transport impact on biodiversity and preserve natural resources.
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point 4.1.1 – point a
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point 4.1.1 – point a
(a) Developing and accelerating the take- up of cleaner propulsion technologies is important for reducing or eliminating CO2 and pollution from transport. New and innovative solutions at competitive market prices are necessary, based on electric engines and batteries, fuel cells, or hybrid propulsion. Technological breakthroughs will also help improve the environmental performance of traditional propulsion systems.
Amendment 875 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.4 – point 5.4.1 –
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.4 – point 5.4.1 –
All forms of innovation, both incremental and radical, combining technological, organisational, societal, behavioural, business and policy innovation, and strengthening the participation of civil society, will be supported. This will underpin a more circular economy, while reducing environmental impacts and taking account of rebound effects on the environment. This will include business models, industrial symbiosis, product service systems, product design, full life cycle and cradle-to-cradle approaches. The aim will be to improve resource efficiency by reducing, in absolute terms, inputs, waste and the release of harmful substances along the value chain and foster re-use, recycling and resource substitution. Emphasis will be given to facilitate the transition from research to market, involving industry and notably SMEs, from the development of prototypes to their introduction in the market at competitive prices and replication. Networking among eco-innovators will also seek to enhance the dissemination of knowledge and better link supply with demand.
Amendment 936 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 1
The European Union, its citizens and its international partners are confronted with a range of security threats like crime, terrorism, illegal immigration and mass emergencies due to man-made or natural disasters. These threats can span across borders and aim at physical targets or the cyberspace. Attacks against Internet sites of public authorities and private entities for instance not only undermine the citizen's trust but may seriously affect such essential sectors as energy, transport, health, finance or telecommunications.
Amendment 980 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 4 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 4 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The JRC will focus on the 20/20/20 climate and energy targets and the Union's transition to a competitive low-carbon economy by 2050 with research on technological and socio-economic aspects of: