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💬 “If we want to reduce our dependence on costly fossil fuel imports, we need to accelerate renewables, and that means faster permitting, stronger grids and clear electrification strategies.”

🌍 These reflections were shared by Simon Steen Møller, Head of International Affairs at ERG, speaking from WindEurope 2026 in Madrid.

⚡️ A clear message emerged during the event: expanding renewables is not only a climate priority, but a strategic response to Europe’s energy dependence.

📄 Bringing more projects into planning, speeding up permitting processes and aligning national policies with the European framework remain essential steps to move faster and at scale.

🔌 Grid expansion and clear electrification plans are equally critical, to ensure that new renewable capacity can be effectively connected, meet rising demand and support a secure, efficient energy transition.

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