A science-based report from academics across Europe is calling for more investment in renewable energy and grid technologies to protect the region's energy security.
www.eenewspower.com/, Apr. 08, 2025 –
“We are expecting the electricity system to become much more important in the years ahead,” says William Gillet energy programme director of EASAC, the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council. “The big message is that there is no security in Europe without energy security.”
“EASAC brings together 28 national science academies for science-based advice for policy,” said Gillet. “It’s quite a mix of people involved.”
“We need policy makers to coordinate and implement their policies, the challenge is to get them implemented, investing in technology production and investing in sustainable energy,” he said. “There Europe has a global leadership. For affordability we need a massive effort for long term investment financing and this is not easy, but this evidence-based advice usually helps build investor confidence.”
“The last few days in the US are quite shocking and you can’t separate that from this discussion on energy security so holistic policy making is important.”
The report calls for the expansion of European production of key sustainable energy technologies and systems such as solar cells, wind turbines and batteries. This not only increases security but also contributes to domestic value creation and stimulates economic growth.