Mission
Transition to a low-carbon economy
The European Union recognises the need to move towards a low-carbon economy. The EU Energy and Climate Policy sets ambitious targets for all Member States. With comprehensive strategies such as the SET-Plan, the EU will reach its goals of a 20% reduction of CO2 emissions, a 20% share of energy from low-carbon energy sources and 20% reduction in the use of primary energy by improving energy efficiency by 2020.
The SET-Plan - the technology pillar of EU's energy and climate policy - aims to not only achieve these objectives, but transform the entire energy system: from the way we source and produce energy, to how we transport and trade it, to how we use it. Low-carbon energy technologies such as wind, solar photovoltaic and biofuels must be affordable and competitive to be fully integrated into the energy economy.
To support the SET-Plan, the mission of the Strategic Energy Technologies Information System (SETIS) is:
- To establish an open-access information system on energy technologies and their innovation aspects. This information is geared towards supporting effective strategic planning, monitoring and assessment of the SET-Plan.
- To develop an integrated approach for information and data exchange on energy technologies and capacities for innovation throughout Member States, international organisations and energy sectors.
