Driving up Regional Cooperation for Renewables in the European Union

Renewable energy sources (RES) will have to play a predominat role in the EU’s future energy mix. However, the current policy and regulatory framework does not entirely facilitate this transition, but rather reflects a business-as-usual approach. Given this weak policy framework, there is one mechanism, which may still help to increase the share of renewables to the scale and speed which is needed given today’s challenges: The idea of regional cooperation. Regional cooperation can effectively bridge the gap betwwen national renewables policies and Europeanised approach to renewables deployment.