Sweden Sweden to help households as electricity prices soar over 266% Some 1.8 million households are affected, the government said. 12/01/2022
no comment Power plant chimneys demolished in Australia Two chimney towers and a boiler house at a decommissioned coal-fired power plant in Australia were demolished on Wednesday. 24/11/2021
Living Here are the 4 best ways to cut the carbon footprint of your home From how we heat them to the appliances within them, our homes contribute a lot to our environmental impact. 15/11/2021
Spain Thousands protest in Barcelona against electricity price hike Consumer prices in Spain are rising by the highest rate in almost 30 years, fueled by the soaring electricity costs on international markets. 07/11/2021
world news High European gas prices could last through winter, expert says Euronews spoke to research fellow Nicolò Rossetto about the energy crisis in Europe. 11/10/2021
world news EU calls for relief funds to help consumers hit by energy prices France and Spain have led the charge for new rules governing EU energy markets as the price surge ramps up utility bills. 06/10/2021
Europe News EU divided over response to soaring, 'unbearable' energy prices Economic and finance ministers met in Luxembourg, laying bare intra-EU divisions. 04/10/2021
Money Bitcoin has already used more energy this year than during all of 2020 Bitcoin is set to use 91TWh of energy by the end of 2021, which is as much electricity as Pakistan uses in a year. 15/09/2021
Spain Spain to cut energy taxes amid anger over soaring electricity costs PM Pedro Sánchez said that his government intends to scrap a 7% tax on power generation, among other measures. 14/09/2021
Eco-Innovation Thanks to one amazing man, a Malawian village finally has electricity Colrerd Nkosi took matters into his own hands by building a DIY hydroelectric turbine. 03/09/2021
Eco-Innovation Hydrogen power could provide a third of the UK’s energy by 2050 A world-leading hydrogen economy is being touted as the answer to the UK's emissions problems but experts question if it will help the country reach net-zero. 17/08/2021
world news EU electricity demand back up but with fewer emissions, study shows Renewables accounted for significantly more electricity generated in the first six months of this year compared with the first half of 2019. 28/07/2021
Climate Could decarbonising our cities be the answer to climate change? Over half of the world's population live in urban areas and three-quarters of all energy is consumed by those living in cities. 24/06/2021
Living This backpack harvests wasted energy from human movement Walking while wearing it can power small electronic devices like a watch or torch. 04/02/2021
Green News Most of Europe's electricity came from renewable sources in 2020 Solar and wind power are helping green energy to grow in the EU. 30/01/2021
Green News The power of energy: How dancing and walking can light up a city These two men created the first ever sustainable dancefloor. 21/11/2020
Eco-Innovation Temperature regulating curtain keeps rooms at 25°C The 'intelligent' curtain design was invented by two students in Berlin and could save you money on heating bills. 15/11/2020
Green News Europe now gets 21% of its electricity from solar and wind Globally 10% of all energy was produced by solar panels and wind turbines in the first half of 2020. 14/08/2020
Green News Double sided solar panels have arrived and they’re 35% more effective The team of scientists also looked at how moving to follow the sun could help solar panels to produce more energy. 05/06/2020
Green News Coronavirus crisis fast-forwards green energy 10 years into the future Electricity use has decreased meaning that wind and solar sources are more than capable of keeping the lights on. 06/04/2020
Eco-Innovation Common electric car emissions myth busted by new study In countries where fossil fuels still generate the most electricity, is ditching petrol still a green option? 25/03/2020
no comment Guatemalans transform old bikes into machines A group of Guatemalan indigenous people have turned old bicycles into machines that help to protect the local environment. 09/02/2019
world news Which countries in Europe are paying the most for household energy? Electricity and gas in Denmark is the most expensive in Europe, according to new statistics. But where do other countries place? 29/11/2018
business planet Supercharging the future Business Planet travels to Germany to meet experts and entrepreneurs revolutionsing the way we store energy. 23/03/2018
Australia South Australia unveils world's largest lithium-ion battery to feed it The world's biggest lithium ion battery, built by Tesla, has been switched on to help solve South Australia's chronic power problems. 01/12/2017
world news Warning about risky home appliances Lawyers who represent victims of faulty products are sounding the alarm in the UK 24/11/2017