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Which European countries use the most energy for cooling?

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Why powering the AI boom Is breaking Europe's grid

From decade-long grid queues to facilities running at half capacity, a new study exposes the energy crisis at the heart of Europe's push to boost its AI capabilities.

Earth News

Finnish startup uses sand to slash industrial heat emissions by 90%

Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam.

Europe News

Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria

In Austria - the home of the IAEA - the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that cost 1 billion euro to build to become the biggest training hub in Europe to study nuclear power.

Tech News

What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal?

Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.

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Europe in Motion

How much energy do AI-powered chatbots consume?

Data centres are significant drivers of electricity demand. Almost one-third of electricity demand in Ireland could come from data centres by 2026.

Business

Volkswagen looks to brighten up electric car sales with solar panels

Volkswagen is aiming to increase its appeal to EV customers by offering them the chance of taking a solar panel deal to cut the cost of recharging.

Earth News

Electricity firms seek huge investment support for distribution grids

Europe’s energy transition and the EU goal of reaching ‘net-zero’ emissions could be at risk unless the equivalent of 0.4% of GDP is pumped into upgrading electricity distribution systems, the power sector has warned as energy ministers finalise their position on future grid development.

Earth News

Italy’s renewables ‘waking from slumber’ as new records set

It's good news, but the recovery of hydro after Italy's 2022 droughts makes the renewables data look better than it really is.

Mobility

US city gets first electrified road to charge EVs while driving

Vehicles have been testing out the first electrified road in the United States that is capable of charging EVs as they drive along it.

Economy

Using energy at the right time can save Europe €10.5 billion a year

You could save 7% on your electricity bill by 2030 - and 10% by 2050 - in the EU and the UK if you tweak your consumption habits, according to a new study. Here’s how to get there.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Britain's energy crisis is far from over

Although most government support has been scaled back, energy prices are still at record highs, Carla Subirana writes.

Europe News

EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in 20 years - IEA

Electricity demand in the European Union is set to fall by 3% in 2023 to its lowest level in twenty years, according to new estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Climate

Renewables break energy records signalling ‘end of the fossil age’

Coal is still the single largest source of electricity - but change is coming fast says Ember, with solar rising by 24% in 2022.

Earth News

6 ways to save money on EV battery charging

Skyrocketing energy bills have pushed the price of running electric cars to new heights. But that does not mean you need to ditch yours.

This will impact your life

Electricity market reform: What exactly is a contract for difference?

The reform proposed by the European Commission has a strong focus on long-term electricity contracts.

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South Africans demand an end to power cuts

People in South Africa marched to protest power cuts that can leave them without electricity for 12 hours a day. The marchers demanded "power for the people".