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Switzerland is helping Ukraine decarbonise with dozens of old trams

Europe is helping Ukraine phase out more energy-intensive Communist-era vehicles with new ‘eco friendly’ options.

Climate

Electricity made from the heat of the Earth gets major boost in US

Geothermal power could no longer be a ‘niche’ clean energy source as a US company gains new backing.

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Manchester Airport thrown into chaos on Sunday after a major power cut

Airport officials on Monday warned their could be delays as operations return to normal.

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Good news for summer solstice as solar makes 20% global electricity

Spain is leading the European pack on solar generation this June.

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Business

Euroviews. Europe's energy sector: Keep the ambition, strengthen cooperation

Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write.

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Labour unions protest in Nigeria over rise in electricity prices

With President Bola Tinubu’s latest measure to cut costs as the country struggles with declining revenue, electricity rates more than doubled for some consumers in April.

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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.

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World passes 30% renewables milestone for the first time

A decline in fossil fuel power is now ‘inevitable’, the report's authors say.

Ecotech

‘Game changers’: Battery costs drop by 90% in 15 years

To hit our 2030 energy goals, global storage capacity needs to increase sixfold. Batteries will do most of the heavy lifting.

Economy

What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition

Europe is not on track with its energy transition goals, but is in a good position to succeed in reaching them, French multinational energy management group Schneider Electric tells Euronews Business.

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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.

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Scientists warn about rise of greenhouse gas 24,000x stronger than CO2

An electrifying China is largely behind the increase in emissions of SF6, which is used to insulate power lines.

Business

How AI is paving the way to cutting your electricity bills

AI and digitalisation are crucial for the necessary energy transition and to lower CO2 emissions, says the CEO of Schneider Electric, which is launching new solutions at its Innovation Summit in Paris.

Ecotech

Meet the solar entrepreneurs changing women’s lives in Nigeria

The African country has the lowest access to electricity in the world. Women and girls are bearing the brunt of energy poverty.

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Slovakia has just shut down its last coal power plant

Slovakia originally slated its coal phaseout for 2030 but has now expedited this to mid-2024.

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Building wind and solar energy projects is getting harder - here’s why

Sprakebuell is something of a model village for the energy transition - with an above-average number of electric cars, a community wind farm and renewable heat from biogas.

Lifestyle

Electric boats charge ahead in the world of fast thrills and celebrity

Tom Brady, Didier Drogba, Rafael Nadal and Marc Anthony are among the superstars planning to make waves on Europe's waterways this summer as leaders of E1 powerboat racing teams. The high powered and adrenalin filled sport combines glamour and excitement with cutting-edge hydrofoil technology.

Ecotech

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

Scenes

Watch: The eco-entrepreneur sparking the electric vehicle revolution in Nigeria

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Mustapha Abubakar Gajibo is a pioneer on a mission to turn Nigeria's roads green

Economy

Ofgem lowers price cap: What does it mean for British energy bills?

Households in England, Scotland, and Wales will pay 12% less for their energy bills from April, although costs remain historically high.