Is EU to sacrifice Balkans to secure resources for its energy transition
The EU is lowering environmental standards for mining lithium and other materials for the energy transition, but the Western Balkans and other third countries are set to take an even heavier burden
Spain’s Iberdrola puts Europe’s largest solar power plant into operation
Iberdrola's solar power plant in western Spain has 1.5 million solar panels and an installed capacity of 590 MW
Drought lowers hydropower plant output in Serbia, Europe
The water flow in Serbia's hydropower system dropped by a half, increasing the need for electricity imports, but the situation is similar across Europe
Norway to impose power export controls
Norway is preparing a framework for limiting electricity exports at times when the levels of water in hydropower accumulations are low
Siemens Gamesa installs world’s first offshore wind turbine with recyclable blades
RWE started to test a wind turbine from Siemens Gamesa with fully recyclable blades at its offshore project Kaskasi
Waste management sector can help Europe lower gas consumption
The sector conducts recycling and recovery operations and produces heat and energy through incineration and anaerobic digestion
EU power, gas prices smashing records amid drought, EdF’s nuclear plant setback
Low water levels in major rivers disturb the operation of nuclear power plants and the transportation of coal
TÜV’s Bühler: Restarting retired nuclear plants in Germany is technically feasible
Joachim Bühler from safety inspection operator TÜV says Germany can bring three closed nuclear plants back to life