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These European solar farms are cutting petrol costs with sheep

A solar farm in Kosovo and Austria’s biggest PV plant have brought in some woolly helpers - here’s why.

Green News

Europe’s largest ever cross-border power link to boost energy security

The UK and the Netherlands are set to be connected by a ‘historic’ clean energy line.

Green News

Solar is booming in the Balkans - but energy grids are unprepared

From North Macedonia to Bosnia investors are backing solar energy projects, despite distribution problems.

Money

UK inflation is stubbornly high. How do EU countries compare?

Inflation remains above 10 per cent in the UK while it's in the single digits in the EU. Which countries are being hit the hardest?

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World News

G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy

The talks in Sapporo will also focus on biodiversity loss and other global challenges. But climate change tops the agenda of the closed-door meetings.

China

Tesla to make 10,000 power-storage devices a year in Shanghai

US billionaire business magnate and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, said on Twitter that the Shanghai factory will "supplement output of [the] Megapack factory in California."

Europe News

EU and US pledge to reinforce energy cooperation ahead of next winter

While the EU went through these cold months without trouble, next winter might be more difficult.

Green News

Germany plans to cut energy use by 26.5 per cent by 2030

The draft law would apply to both private and public sectors.

Europe News

EU extends 15% gas reduction plan until March 2024

Gas savings have become a powerful tool to fend off the worst effects of the energy crisis.

Europe News

Russian gas transiting through Ukraine to reach EU countries: Naftogaz

Ukraine hopes to be able to boost domestic production of gas to completely severe the EU's dependence on Russian imports.

Europe News

EU agrees to exempt e-fuels from 2035 ban on combustion-engine cars

The exemption was included at the behest of Germany, which mounted a last-minute campaign to spare e-fuels from the 2035 ban.

Europe Decoded

Winter is gone. But can we really say Europe's energy crisis is over?

Against all odds, Europe managed to fend off the worst-case scenario of the energy crisis, mainly thanks to savings and weather events.

Europe News

Brussels bets on long-term contracts to reform EU electricity market

The proposed reform is a direct response to the energy crisis, which last year pushed electricity bills to record highs.

Moldova

Thousands in Chisinau protest against Moldova's pro-Western government

Crowds gathered in the streets of Chisinau to protest against Moldova's pro-Western government. Local authorities say demonstrators were coordinated by pro-Russian oligarchs.

Europe News

EU moves ahead with plans to buy gas jointly and secure lower prices

The first joint purchases are expected to take place in the summer in order to fill underground gas storages.

World News

Households across Europe struggle to pay bills as cost of living bites

Households across Europe are struggling to pay bills as the cost of living crisis bites and leads to street protests in many countries

Europe News

Recovering wasted heat could cover EU's energy needs - Report

The report published by engineering company Danfoss says that Europe could save up to €67bn by 2050 if it captured excess heat.

Europe News

Gas consumption in the EU drops by almost 20%, overshooting target

The EU argues gas savings are the most powerful tool to mitigate the worst effects from the ongoing energy crisis.

Europe Decoded

The five major taboos the EU dared to break in one year of war

Since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine, the EU has taken decisions that were once considered off-limits.

Green News

Why did governments spend €900bn on fossil fuel subsidies in 2022?

The International Energy Agency has urged world leaders to spend money on clean energy solutions rather than fossil fuel subsidies.

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