The EU looks to speed up renewable energy projects: What you need to know about the global energy crisis this week

Nov 14, 2022

A solar farm is pictured, a key part of the renewable energy transition.

The European Commission is proposing an emergency measure to simplify the process of issuing permits for renewable energy projects. Image: Unsplash/Zbynek Burival

Roberto Bocca

Head of Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Stefan Ellerbeck

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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A graphic outlining the REPowerEU plan, a response to the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine conflict.

The REPowerEU plan is a response to the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine conflict. Image: European Commission

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