EU’s $43 billion fund to be the high-stakes bet on Europe’s climate targets
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Early outcomes from the European Union’s Innovation Fund, a €40 billion ($43 billion) investment initiative pivotal to Europe’s zero-carbon economy goals by mid-century, are surfacing.
Among them, a solar panel manufacturer announces layoffs, a battery maker opts for American subsidies over Europe, and a green hydrogen project faces delays due to insufficient electricity.
This fund is integral to Europe’s climate plans and serves as a response to the US Inflation Reduction Act, as officials aim to retain key industries by offering subsidies.
While the fund remains relatively new and supports numerous initiatives, including the world’s inaugural large-scale green steel plant, certain endeavors—particularly those in manufacturing and hydrogen sectors—have encountered obstacles in their inception.
Marcus Ferdinand, chief analytics officer at the Oslo-based research firm Veyt, states that the Innovation Fund is one of the essential initiatives for ensuring the rapid integration of new technologies in significantly reducing EU emissions.
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Should the initial setbacks become prevalent patterns, it would raise concerns about the bloc’s ability to achieve its 2040 climate objectives.
Marcus Ferdinand, the chief analytics officer at the Oslo-based research firm Veyt, emphasizes that the Innovation Fund is crucial for ensuring the rapid adoption of new technologies that will significantly reduce EU emissions.
If the fund’s initial setbacks become pervasive trends, they could signal challenges for the bloc in achieving its 2040 climate targets.
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