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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.

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.

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?

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

World News

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.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: who will lead the next wave of green growth?

In partnership with CGTN

Keeping the global temperature increase below 1.5 degrees will have its challenges, but it is possible, say a number of experts from China and the EU, who discussed the future of green growth at a special Euronews and CGTN debate.

Business

Going green: Will high energy costs derail Europe's climate goals?

Electricity prices threaten to stall Europe’s decarbonisation efforts while industries face a growing competitiveness crisis, according to experts.

Ecotech

Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ bring electricity to remote communities

Replacing smoky lamps with solar energy, local women are helping light homes and protect communities.