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Europe’s energy bills unplugged: Who pays the most to use the grid?

The share of distribution in energy prices varies significantly across European capital cities. Euronews explores these differences in both electricity and gas bills.

The Road To Green

Coal or cool? Poland's energy sector in industrial transition mode

In partnership with The European Commission

Poland's energy sector has significantly reduced emissions of harmful pollutants in recent years. But after the revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the country is still heavily relying on combustion plants.

Europe News

Is Europe at risk of another power outage?

An unprecedented blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. Is it possible such a major power outage will hit Europe again?

Tech News

How engineers got power back on after Spain and Portugal's blackout

Monday's unprecedented power outage left much of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. This is how operators got electricity flowing again on after the blackout.

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Focus

Global change debated at Azerbaijan’s ADA Political Forum

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders and thinkers gathered in Azerbaijan for the ADA Political Forum to examine shifting global power, energy security, and the future of international cooperation.

Energy Frontiers

Baku hosts talks on gas corridors, green energy and EU partnerships

In partnership with Azpromo

In this special edition of Energy Frontiers, we’re in Baku for exclusive insights into Azerbaijan’s evolving role in energy security, renewables, and its growing partnerships with Europe and beyond.

Earth News

Is AI a force for climate good or a carbon catastrophe?

Data centre electricity demand is predicted will rise to around 945 terawatt hours by 2030, more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan.

Focus

Baku energy talks strengthen EU–Azerbaijan partnership on gas and long-term energy security

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode of Focus, leaders gather in Baku to advance EU–Azerbaijan energy cooperation, combining natural gas delivery with investment in renewables, hydrogen and cross-border infrastructure for a sustainable future.

Europe News

Diversifying from Russia, China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet

The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow.

Home

Solar panel windows one step closer after breaking electricity record

This breakthrough technology could ultimately help Europe meet its climate goals in the future.

Business

Shell increases shareholder returns and doubles down on LNG

Shell recently revamped its focus on oil and gas output, a move which has been greatly welcomed by shareholders, due to the current higher returns potential.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Israel strengthen ties with gas exploration deal

Baku is expanding its energy strategy beyond Central Asia by solidifying its presence in Israel.

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.

The Big Question

‘We make glass chips’: How Ephos is slashing data centre energy usage

Ephos co-founder and CEO, Andrea Rocchetto, sheds light on how glass chips, instead of silicon chips, can revolutionise data centre energy efficiency.

Europe News

CommonEn: A Greek model for tackling energy poverty

In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty.

Business

UAE set to invest billions in Italy as countries seek closer ties

Apart from energy and tech, the UAE is also expected to invest heavily in Italy’s defence and security sector. The deal will involve joint military production and the sharing of information.

Economy

Three years on: How Russia's invasion reshaped energy prices across EU

Euronews Business looks at how residential electricity and gas prices have evolved since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and compares prices with pre-invasion levels.

Europe News

Ukrainian women bolster coal mining workforce to aid energy supply

Our international correspondent Valerie Gauriat travelled to south-eastern Ukraine to meet the women who have recently joined the efforts to secure critical energy supply — in the coal mines.

Economy

Fixed vs variable electricity tariffs: Which one saves you more?

Fixed and variable electricity tariffs each have their own advantages and drawbacks, which vary across Europe. As of January 2025, fixed prices are slightly lower than variable contracts on average in 14 countries.

Economy

Who pays the most and least for electricity and gas across Europe?

Residential end-user electricity and gas prices vary widely across European capitals. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings shift significantly.

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