Renewable Energy Sources include wind, solar, hydro-electric and tidal power as well as geothermal energy and biomass. The increase of the share of RES in the European energy mix will enable the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and can subsequently contribute to the combat of climate change and the decrease of the EU’s dependency on
read moreOver the course of the last decade, natural gas has emerged as a very important energy source, taking into consideration the fact that European reserves are being depleted and consumers’ appetite continues to grow. The major objective is the one set by the European Commission and Member States, which refers to the creation of an
read moreThe European Commission is fully committed to fostering the project of creating the greatest single electricity market, connecting more than 500 million consumers throughout the continent. Directive 2009/72/EC 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC The aim of this Directive is the establishment of measures which
read moreWithin the context of the liberalization of the internal energy market, the European Union aims at fully integrating national energy markets by 2014, while at the same time boosting competition, securing supply in order to deliver competitive prices and more choices for consumers and provide a favourable investment climate so as to incentivize research and
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