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A European energy transition
Auctions of renewables funding to be opened up to other EU Member States.
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17Jun 2016 
Renewable energy
Expansion proceeds at record speed
New all-time high for renewables. The latest figures from the Renewables 2016 Global Status Report show that, across the globe, another 147 gigawatts of renewables capacity was added last year – topping the record figure from 2014.
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International
Bonjour, Energiewende!
Two neighbouring countries faced with similar challenges – The Paris-based Franco-German Office for the Energy Transition is advocating close bilateral dialogue on energy. In future, this dialogue is to cover a wider range of issues.
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Quote of the week
"Policy-makers are right to abide by the plan of introducing auctions [into the funding scheme] for renewables. They are an effective tool for ensuring that the pace of expansion falls within the corridors agreed, and for keeping the costs at a minimum."
Stefan Kapferer, Chairman of the General Executive Management Board of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries
direct reports
Energy ministers debating security of gas supply and cooperation
The Ministers of Energy of the EU Member States met in Luxembourg on 6 June for discussions about the overhaul of the EU Security of Gas Supply Regulation.
Minister Gabriel: "Important step towards attaining our climate targets"
The European Commission has approved the security stand-by arrangements for lignite-fired power plants and confirmed that they are in line with EU state aid rules.