Wind power and Court of the EU: the history of unrequited love
This article deals with the latest trends in the renewable energy sector of the EU. European Commission pointed as an active supporter and promoter of the idea of enhancement of the role and share of the renewable energy in the EU member states. Some key aspects and nuances of using state aid in terms of incentive of the renewables development are illustrated with an example of French experience. The main focus is placed on the problem of the subsidization of the renewable energy projects that in one or another form affects market functioning, enters into a conflict with market principles, and as a result, affects negatively customers rights. In conclusion, it is pointed that huge financial injections in support of the green projects in the energy sphere have a little pay offs taking a long time. Therefore, new competitive mechanisms of subsidizing are necessary, some of them have already tested in practice giving start of transformation of the renewable energy sector.