Resilient Wind Energy made in Europe

Position papers

Resilient Wind Energy made in Europe – all components count

Developed with the support of the Offshore Wind Foundation Alliance and European Wind Tower Association, the position paper outlines the strategic importance of wind components for Europe’s green transition and calls for targeted measures to strengthen their role within the NZIA.

The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aims to preserve the leadership of the Wind Energy sector by enhancing European manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies (“to meet at least 40% of EU annual deployment needs by 2030”), addressing barriers to scaling up production in Europe. It seeks to increase the competitiveness of the net-zero technology sector and value chain, attract investments, and improve market access for clean tech in the EU. However, as reported by IEA the “non-binding nature of [the 40%] benchmark and the absence of clear policy instruments for its implementation” might put such ambition at risk. This document outlines the recommendations from diversified actors of the EU Wind Supply Chain to reinforce the NZIA texts of secondary legislation to be adopted by March 2025.

Signatories:

EUROFER, The European Steel Association

Offshore Wind Foundations Alliance (OWFA)

European Wind Tower Association (WTA)

Europacable

ArcelorMittal

Sif Group

GRI Renewables Industries

Chantiers de l’Atlantique

AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke

DONAKO Ltd

Salzgitter AG