Directive (EU) 2023/2413, adopted on 18 October 2023, strengthens EU legislation to promote renewable energy, aligning with the European Green Deal and climate neutrality goals for 2050. It amends Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and Directive 98/70/EC while repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652.

Key highlights:

• Enhanced renewable energy targets: sets more ambitious binding targets for renewable energy's share in the EU’s overall energy consumption by 2030.
• Simplified administrative procedures: streamlines processes for renewable energy projects, reducing bureaucratic barriers and accelerating deployment.
• Integration across sectors: promotes renewable energy in heating, cooling, electricity, and transport for a holistic energy transition.
• Support for innovation: encourages research and innovation in advanced biofuels and emerging renewable technologies.
• Sustainability criteria: updates criteria for bioenergy, ensuring alignment with environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.

This directive represents a major step in transitioning the EU to a sustainable, resilient energy system, reinforcing its commitment to achieving climate neutrality.