The EU has been on an accelerated transition towards a more climate-friendly energy sector since 2009.  EU Member States are committed to decrease CO₂ emissions by 20% by 2020, and to increase generation from Renewable Energy Sources (“RES”) to mandatory targets.  After implementation of the Paris Agreement, these targets will likely be revised upwards, given the EU’s initial commitment for a 40% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030.  Strong demand for clean energy, government support including subsidies and tax incentives, and governmental mandates create attractive opportunities for investment in RES generation and the transmission infrastructure needed to bring clean energy to users.
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