22/10/2019 (Agence Europe) – The re-equipping of Europe's old wind energy infrastructure, which will reach the end of its lifetime by 2020, is "crucial" in order to reach the EU's target of 32% renewable energy by 2030, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published on 21 October. Noting that 28% of installed wind power capacity in Europe will have exceeded its 15-year lifespan by 2020, IRENA states that in addition to the net addition of new wind power capacity, "another key issue is the replacement of wind turbines approaching the end of their technical lifespan and the re-equipment of existing projects to extend their operating life". The report also predicts that onshore and offshore wind energy production capacity in Europe could increase from 164 to 483 GW and from 19 to 215 GW respectively by 2050. To download the report: https://bit.ly/31yqc8F (DG)