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German households gaining ‘energy independence’ with battery boom

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Design

From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites

Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Europe News

EU-backed green bonds risk financing Chinese clean tech

The EU has launched a €15-20bn green investment fund to boost sustainable projects, but a good share of the money is set to go towards buying Chinese clean technologies – including the same high-risk power inverters Brussels is trying to phase out.

Earth News

Plug-in vs rooftop: Which type of solar is best for your home?

Solar is helping rescue Europeans from the soaring cost of fossil fuels, but experts warn that energy bills may still increase due to the ‘rebound’ effect.

Earth News

Solar has saved Europe €12.8 billion since start of war on Iran

A new analysis found that Europe’s existing solar fleet has already saved the continent billions in 2026.

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Earth News

A €100 billion queue: Why Europeans are waiting years for clean energy

Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid.

Earth News

EU electricity prices ranked – and it’s bad news for Germany

Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels.

Ecotech

Here’s why Europe’s heatwave is bad news for renewables - even solar

Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar.

Climate

EU saved over €50 billion in 2025 by lowering fossil fuel imports

Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.

Climate

Pedro Sánchez unveils €9 billion climate plan

The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.

Earth News

Heat pumps and EVs can save EU households over €2,200 a year - report

Electrification is the “most powerful tool” to protect Europeans from fossil fuel energy shocks, according to a new analysis.

Climate

Why experts predict a looming surge in solar panel prices

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe?

Earth News

Heat pump sales soar across Europe. Which nation is leading the race?

More than 28 million heat pumps have been installed across Europe, outselling traditional gas boilers in many nations.

Climate

Inside the race to tap into ‘superhot’ geothermal energy

Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation.

The Europe Conversation

Europe needs to be more radical on the energy crisis. But how? EU Climate Commissioner explains

The only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews. "We owe it to our citizens and our companies."

Climate

Do you need a battery for plug-in or rooftop solar panels?

As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow.

Earth News

Inside Europe’s struggle to set the record straight on wind power

Thousands of anti-wind social media posts have been analysed, as researchers warn that Europe’s energy security could be threatened.