“Energy is the engine of our economy and the basis for the prosperity of our society. As investments in the energy sector are of a long-term nature, the decisions taken today will shape the EU´s energy market for decades to come. Therefore, it is essential to steer our energy system now onto a more secure and sustainable pathway. EREC 2011 is an excellent opportunity for exchange and interaction between industry, research and policy, right at the heart of European decision making. Let´s use this major platform to secure Europe´s leadership in renewable energy technologies!”

Günther Oettinger - Commissioner for Energy