Earth News From cold countries to old buildings: How well do heat pumps work? Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned. 30/03/2026
Europe Today Energy commissioner teases new measures as energy prices spike EU energy chief says the executive can do more to abate prices while calling on member states to cut taxes on electricity immediately. Oil and gas prices have soared as a result of the war in Iran and its retaliation on the Gulf countries, halting the flow of energy along the Strait of Hormuz. 11/03/2026
Tech News One year after Northvolt, Swedish tech 'isn't dead yet' Europe is betting big on green tech for energy independence. But can the continent afford another Northvolt? 03/03/2026
Earth News ‘Chained to fossil fuels’: Iran war ignites calls for green transition After Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz was closed for navigation, climate groups have urged governments to focus on clean energy. 02/03/2026
Earth News Portugal tops latest EU leaderboard for renewable energy - report Portugal’s electricity production last month was largely led by hydro and wind power, according to a new report. 12/02/2026
Earth News North Sea wind farms ‘vulnerable to attack’, claims security expert Europe must bolster its underwater security after unveiling its most ambitious offshore wind project yet, warn security experts. 12/02/2026
Earth News In the race for clean energy, why are geothermal systems ignored? Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies. 03/02/2026
Tech News A floating power station? China tests wind turbines in the sky Wind power could soon come from the sky as China has successfully tested a megawatt-class airborne turbine that generates electricity while hovering 2000 metres up. 29/01/2026
Design The end of The Line? Saudi Arabia scales down plans for Neom megacity After years of cost overruns and delays, Saudi Arabia’s flagship futuristic megaproject, Neom, is set to be significantly scaled back. The futuristic super-city, meant to run entirely on alternative energy sources, was due to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which has now been postponed. 26/01/2026
Earth News ‘Unprecedented fleet’ of offshore wind farms to be built in North Sea At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration. 26/01/2026
Europe in Motion Green electricity: Which EU countries are using the most? Total use from renewable sources across the EU has nearly reached 50%, driven by hydro and, increasingly, by solar. 24/01/2026
Business Denmark’s Ørsted files legal challenge to Trump’s wind project block The move comes after the US government suspended leases on all large US offshore wind projects in December. 02/01/2026
Earth News Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment. 02/01/2026
Europe News European Commission to open up energy law to speed up grid permits The Commission said it will work to broker a political compromise among member states to accelerate the development of electricity interconnections as part of the "Grids Package". 10/12/2025
Azerbaijan Azerbaijani railway operator heading towards net-zero Baku has set an ambitious national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and 40% by 2050. 08/12/2025
Economy Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion clean-energy projects to boost power At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation. 05/12/2025