Clear signal for the expanded use of renewable energies worldwide

Europe set itself an ambitious goal with regard to renewable energy use at a preparatory meeting held in advance of the 'International Conference for Renewable Energies' (Renewables 2004) to be held in Bonn on 1-4 June 2004. The preparatory 'European Conference for Renewable Energies' was held in Berlin from 19-21 January 2004 under the aegis of EU Energy Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio.