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Resilient Wind Energy made in Europe – all components count
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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
Westlake Epoxy BV
Full text available for download in the pdf below.
Brussels 20 March 2026 - The European Steel Association (EUROFER) welcomes the European Council conclusions adopted 19 March that recognises affordable energy is essential to competitiveness, decarbonisation ambitions and Europe’s industrial future. However, the steel sector warns that unless the response measures are designed and implemented effectively, they risk falling short of delivering both immediate relief and the structural changes needed to protect Europe’s industrial base.
Brussels, 16 March 2026 According to the latest economic report from the European Steel Association (EUROFER), Europe’s steel market is estimated to have shown signs of growth. However, it also highlights how the sector’s outlook is clouded by imports having gained a record share of the EU market, falling European production, volatile energy prices and rising trade tensions.
First quarter 2026 report. Data up to, and including, third quarter 2025
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