Ewea.org is the association of wind energy in Europe.
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European Wind Energy Association - EWEA: Homepage
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2. Europe is running out of indigenous energy resources in the form of fossil fuels at a time when a paradigm shift in energy prices is occurring. It is clear that this century will be characterised by intensified competition for energy which will inevitably push up prices, lead to periodic scarcity and precipitate a scramble for reserves among the world’s main economic blocks.
3. Europe’s dependency on imported fossil fuel has become a threat to economic stability because of the impact of increased fuel prices on the cost base, most notably on the price of electricity. It is essential that Europe develops its own internal energy resources to the maximum extent possible, as well as promoting energy efficiency.
4. Europe is an energy intensive region heavily reliant on imports; already today, it imports 50% of its energy needs and that share is likely to increase to 70% within two decades unless Europe changes direction. By 2030, oil imports would rise from 76% to 88% and gas imports from 50% to 81%, compared to 2000. Indigenous fossil fuel resources, such as the North Sea, are in rapid decline.
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- Ewea
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- London
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