Region/EU
Navigating the complex landscape of energy ethics for a sustainable future: A European perspective
26 June 2024 - We live in an era that is defined by rapid technological advancements and a growing global population. That makes the ethical implications of our energy choices more critical than ever
European cities need better heatwave protection as summers get hotter – report
26 June 2024 - In addition to risks to public health, heatwaves also have a negative effect on infrastructure and economic productivity, Sweco says
Danske Commodities to optimize world’s largest power-to-X facility
25 June 2024 - Danske Commodities is tasked with optimizing electricity consumption at the Kassø power-to-X facility, which is about to start producing e-methanol
CO2 is CO2: Zero Waste Europe calls for including incineration in EU ETS
25 June 2024 - Incinerators are poised to become the most carbon-intensive power source once coal is phased out, claims Zero Waste Europe
Germany sets EUR 3 billion to subsidize hydrogen pipeline projects
24 June 2024 - Germany got a green light for its EUR 3 billion mechanism to support the construction of the Hydrogen Core Network
Cascading power grid failure causes blackout in BiH, Montenegro, Albania, Dalmatia
21 June 2024 - Overloads in key electricity interconnections led to unprecedented outages in BiH and Montenegro today while the power was out in much of Croatia and Albania as well
WindEurope on EU elections – center-right expected to partly revise European Green Deal
19 June 2024 - Electricity-intensive industry and WindEurope are seeking assurances on the European Green Deal from EU leaders, following the elections
Iberdrola plans Portugal’s first wind-hydro hybrid power project
18 June 2024 - A 274 MW wind farm will be linked to the Tâmega hydropower complex in Portugal's biggest hybrid energy project, says Iberdrola
Sweden opts against subsea interconnector with Germany over power price concerns
18 June 2024 - The Hansa PowerBridge subsea interconnector would have facilitated renewable electricity transmission from Scandinavia to Germany
European, Balkan utilities turn to data centers to stimulate power demand
17 June 2024 - Power companies in Europe and the Balkans aim to help boost electricity demand by investing in data centers
D&G ideas as a response to the challenges of the energy transition or how we came to love Baudrillard
13 June 2024 - We discussed the European electricity market post-energy crisis, delving into its causes, as well as future trends in the energy market and global economy development, with SEEPEX director, Miloš Mladenović
European Sustainable Energy Awards 2024 reward clean energy champions
12 June 2024 - Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewables
Solar battery storage in EU doubles for three straight years
12 June 2024 - The EU installed 17.2 GWh of new battery storage systems in 2023, a 94% increase compared to 2022, says SolarPower Europe
The path to sustainable European competitiveness for clean tech: the hydrogen case
11 June 2024 - Regulatory bottlenecks, uncertain investment environments, and international supply chain issues should not be ignored if this priority is to become reality
Right-wing victors in European election seek to scrap 2035 ban on combustion engines
11 June 2024 - The EPP leader has said the party will immediately push for scrapping the 2035 ban on internal combustion engines
Electric buses are taking over Europe – they outran diesel bus sales in 2023
07 June 2024 - Electric buses have reached 36% of new city bus sales in 2023 in the EU, overtaking diesel as the main type for the first time