French 1 GW solar power project to include batteries, hydrogen, agriculture
A 1 GW solar power plant with 40 MW of storage is planned to be integrated with a hydrogen plant, a fruit and vegetable farm and a data center
Climate change increased intensity of German floods – report
Climate change increased the intensity and likelihood of the rainfalls and floods in Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands that killed at least 222 people.
Record-breaking summer for solar panels – tenth of EU-27 electricity secured
Annual growth in solar power plants output needs to double to meet the European Union’s 2030 emissions targets.
Prices on power exchanges soar 60% against pre-pandemic levels
Electricity markets in the region have seen daily prices of up to EUR 120 per MWh in recent days, an increase of about EUR 30 against the same period in 2019.
Swedish HYBRIT technology launches industry’s first fossil-free steel
Within the HYBRIT project, SSAB has manufactured the first fossil-free steel in the world and delivered it to Volvo Group.
Apply for European Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning Award
Local authorities can apply for the European Award for Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning or SUMP Award by the end of October
EU coal consumption decreased by two thirds in last 30 years
In 2020, the EU consumed 63% and 64% less hard coal and brown coal, respectively, than in 1990, according to Eurostat's data.
EU countries fail to minimize pollution from large combustion plants
EEB warns of a massive financial and health bill as big industrial units that use lignite stretched rules from the Industrial Emissions Directive
