Fossil fuels returned as top energy source in EU power generation in 2021
Among renewable sources, the biggest increase in 2021 was seen in electricity produced from solar energy, 13%,
Floating wind farm project unites fishermen, investors in Ireland
A joint 2 GW floating wind farm project is the first cooperation in the world between the two opposing sectors.
Spanish city of Seville begins to name, classify heatwaves
The time has come to start giving names to heatwaves – like hurricanes – as damage from some of the extreme weather will be historic.
EU agrees fossil fuel car ban as climate package talks are starting
The Council of the EU and European Parliament are set for talks on the Fit-for-55 package. Both agree new combustion engines should be banned by 2035.
EU faces challenges in delivering on ambitious offshore wind target
The ambitious target could prove challenging due to expected shortages of specialized offshore wind installation vessels
EU energy ministers aiming at more ambitious renewables, energy efficiency targets
The Council of the EU wants to boost the renewables and energy savings targets via the Fit-for-55 package, which depends on upcoming talks
EU’s Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation to work on hydrogen, electrification
The EU said the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation would accelerate the development of electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft
Siemens Energy, Air Liquide team up to make large-scale green hydrogen electrolyzers
The two companies believe their large-scale green hydrogen electrolyzers could help make renewable hydrogen competitive sooner
