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Europe's largest energy storage facility begins operations in Belgium

The 40 lithium-ion mega-batteries ensure stable energy distribution from the public grid when wind or solar power inputs fluctuate.

Austria

Austrian ski resort hit by high energy prices

The world-famous Kitzbuehel ski resort in western Austria is running its artificial snow lancers as much as possible ahead of its cheap power contracts running out.

Germany

Germany and Norway announce plan to protect maritime infrastructure

The initiative follows suspicious drone sightings around Norway's offshore oil rigs and suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Spain

Europe’s first local energy community is saving residents money

Citizens from the village of El Realengo in the Spanish province of Alicante aren’t afraid to turn on the lights thanks to the local areas energy community. It’s installed solar panels on derelict land, which now satisfies 50% of the village’s energy needs.

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Ukraine

European nations fund generators for blackout-hit Ukraine

More than €70,000 has been collected in donations in just ten days in the Czech Republic, to provide much-needed generators for Ukraine.

Ukraine

EU companies asked to urgently donate parts to repair Ukraine's grid

Russia has been carrying out massive attacks on Ukraine's electricity and heating infrastructure since October, plunging millions of civilians into the dark.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls infrastructure attacks "crime against humanity"

The Ukrainian President has called on the UN Security Council to pressure Russia into ceasing its air strikes targeting his country's critical infrastructure

Economy

Brussels unveils first-ever EU cap on gas prices but as 'last resort'

After months of political pressure, the European Commission has presented a formal proposal to prevent high gas prices.

Europe News

EU's drive towards electric cars faces difficult road ahead

Cars using internal combustion engines will no longer be sold in Europe after 2035.

Europe News

Four EU countries block reform of controversial energy treaty

The European Commission argued member states were better off inside a reformed treaty rather than outside.

Europe News

EU gas cap will be suspended if LNG cargoes go elsewhere – EU official

The instrument will act as a "safety ceiling" to prevent excessive gas prices and curb rampant speculation.

Green News

Euroviews. View: EU approval of the new Energy Charter Treaty is bound to fail

UN Special Rapporteur Oliver De Schutter explains why he thinks the EU needs to quit an agreement that protects the interests of the fossil fuel industry.

Ukraine

Putin endorses Kherson 'evacuations' as Kyiv slams 'forced' move

Here are the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine on Friday.

Living

Cooking for less: Tips and tricks to save money on your energy bills

Worried about the cost of living crisis? These 9 energy-saving cooking tips could lower your bills.

World

Club together on gas purchasing, IEA tells Europe

European countries would improve their negotiating position on gas prices if they clubbed together around a common purchase mechanism, the IEA says.

Green News

India's first solar village is lighting up lives of its residents

More than 1,300 solar panels have been installed on homes and government buildings to power the village of Modhera.

USA

Biden slams oil firms for 'war profiteering' as he mulls windfall tax

Biden made the accusation after oil companies reported record-breaking profits.

World

The challenges and successes of Algeria's water supply industry

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The challenges and successes of Algeria's water supply industry

Norway

Norway raises military alert level after suspicious drone sightings

Norway heightened its military alert level on Monday, saying the country was facing the "most serious" security situation in decades.

Europe News

'Russia will lose the energy battle,' says IEA chief Fatih Birol

Europe was by far Russia's largest market and client and "Russia lost this client forever", the International Energy Agency chief said in an interview with Euronews.

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