Hydroelectricity plant

Nature

Protesters race to stop hydropower plant construction on the river Una

Local NGOs say they don’t just fear for the Una but the precedent that this “crime on nature” sets for other rivers around Europe.

07/08/2024

Green News

This European country is about to build its largest ever wind farm

The wind farm will be incorporated into the Tâmega hydropower complex, one of the largest hydroelectric projects completed in Europe in the last 25 years.

17/06/2024

Climate

Why a wetter Europe doesn’t necessarily mean more hydropower

Despite increased potential in some countries, hydroelectric plants are having to contend with more extreme conditions.

30/05/2024

World News

What do voters want? and what do candidates promise?

Watch episode 11 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

16/05/2024

Green News

Renewables covered 95% of Portugal’s power needs last month

Portugal has made huge progress in renewable power, up from 27 per cent in 2005 and 54 per cent in 2017.

10/05/2024

Climate

Less than 25% of the EU’s electricity came from fossil fuels in April

The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by wind and solar growth as well as the recovery of hydropower.

10/05/2024

Climate

El Niño has ended - where are its impacts still being felt?

El Niño has been changing global weather patterns with deadly consequences around the world.

24/04/2024

Climate

These 5 European rivers breached the ‘severe’ flood threshold in 2023

A new Copernicus and WMO report highlights the need for flood defences, the potential for hydropower and the urgency of climate action.

22/04/2024

Green News

Two countries in Europe are powered by 100% renewable energy

Seven countries now generate 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable energy - two are in Europe.

17/04/2024

Eco-Innovation

Growth in carbon emissions slows thanks to clean energy tech

Though energy demand increased, clean energy tech helped the world to avoid using more fossil fuels last year.

01/03/2024

Green News

Switzerland is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

Climate change was one of the issues at the top of the list for discussion during the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

31/01/2024

Green News

Scotland produces enough renewable energy to meet 100% of demand

Scotland aims to generate enough energy from green sources to cater for its own needs and to contribute to other countries’ electricity supply.

29/01/2024

Green News

Portugal sets ‘important’ new record for renewable energy production

Portugal produced more renewable energy than its electricity needs for the longest period ever this week.

09/11/2023

Europe Decoded

Bulgaria & Romania want two new dams on the Danube. NGOs are against

Romania and Bulgaria are hoping to soon start building two new hydropower plants on the Danube River despite growing concerns over their impact on the environment and nuclear safety.

22/08/2023

Green News

Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery

The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’.

27/07/2023

Ukraine

Fighting reported at various points along Russia-Ukraine frontline

Russia and Ukraine report widespread fighting along the eastern frontline as Kyiv says its forces are shifting to "offensive" action.

06/06/2023