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Exclusive: Energy price distortions must end, Portuguese minister says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Portugal's Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said ensuring a level playing field among member states will be "essential" to lowering electricity prices across the bloc in 2026.

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Exclusive: EU Commissioner defends scrapping diesel and petrol car ban

Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.

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EU energy ministers back fund for cross-border resilience from 2028

The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.

Earth News

Could ‘transition credits’ be the key to unlocking a coal-free Asia?

This novel take on carbon credits could cure Asia's coal addiction - but critics are sceptical.

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EU hydrogen market hampered by costly production, regulator says

The European Union's goal of producing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 are at odds with current market reality, where production and regulation costs leave investors unconvinced.

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Commission to unveil €1.2tr plan to revamp EU power grid, leak shows

The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects.

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Hungary to sue EU over 'Brussels diktat' to phase out Russian energy

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said it will be impossible for his country to decouple from Russian oil and gas by 2027, and described the EU's new political agreement on the phase-out an imposition.

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Watch the video: Hydrogen — the €80 billion question?

How do we power our lifestyle? For our cars, homes and factories, Europeans need to slash high bills and break free from Russian gas. Hydrogen is sold as the magic answer. And the EU is betting big on it.

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EU's climate funds risk being used for dirty projects, experts say

Scientific experts and civil society organisations criticised the European Commission's decision to consider gas pipelines eligible for EU climate funding for the development of hydrogen infrastructure. Critics say it's greenwashing and expensive.

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EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure

European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

Earth News

Solar leads the way as renewables hit 54% of EU energy generation

For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.

Earth News

Cooling named a top climate risk for Europe’s energy future

Future energy demand for cooling is expected to increase more in southern EU countries, such as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Earth News

Climate solutions that spread fast? This is how it could happen

The authors say some positive tipping points are already occurring in power and transport.

Earth News

Change blows over the Baltic Sea as Poland bets on offshore wind

Poland’s energy transition gains pace as renewables surpass coal and offshore wind becomes a priority.

Climate

Inside the Spanish region leading the way on climate adaptation

From storm-proofing grids to electrifying its port, Bilbao has some cutting-edge answers to climate change.

Earth News

Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects

Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.

Earth News

Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

Earth News

Polish renewables generate more electricity than coal for first month

Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy.

Ecotech

Report reveals huge solar power potential of abandoned coal mines

“The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution.

Europe News

Spain says April's blackout was caused by multiple technical failures

The 28 April outage started shortly after 12:30pm in Spain and lasted through nightfall, disrupting businesses, transport systems, mobile networks, Internet connectivity and other critical infrastructure.