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The state has abandoned plans to buy part of TenneT, which operates Germany's biggest power grid network. The U-turn has spooked energy firms EnBW and RWE.
Nuclear power: Why is it such a divisive issue in Europe?
As 30 global leaders and delegations meet in Brussels to promote nuclear energy, the role of nuclear power continues to divide Europe.
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One of Europe’s deepest mines is being turned into a gravity battery
A Scottish company is using the Pyhäjärvi mine to build its first full-scale prototype gravity energy store.
France and Germany do battle over EU power market reform
As European energy ministers gear up to meet on 17 October, France and Germany struggle to find a compromise.
Poland gives green light for country’s first nuclear power plant
Climate Minister Anna Moskwa said the step forward was "crucial" for Poland's energy security.
Nuclear reactors turned off for good in Germany despite energy crisis
The country is pulling the plug on its last three reactors on 15 April.
Winter blackouts less likely as gas prices fall in Europe
The price of gas dropped below €100 per MWh on Monday. Could a mild autumn lead to some financial relief for households?
UK households offered discounts for off-peak energy use
The National Grid says that homes could get paid like ‘virtual power plants’ for avoiding energy use during peak times.
Energy crisis: Europe prepares for blackouts this winter
In the UK, the National Grid has said that homes could face three-hour power cuts if energy reserves run out.
Hawaii closes its last coal power plant as it moves toward renewables
A ban on using coal to generate electricity from the start of next year was approved in 2020 but some worry it could push up energy prices.
This famous music festival has a stage powered by bicycles
Newport Folk festival in Rhode Island, USA hosted a ‘bike stage’ where audience members took it in turns to pedal five bikes powering the performance, in exchange for a front row seat.
Big Power Switch Off: What is it and can it bring energy prices down?
People in the UK switched off their electricity for 10 minutes on Sunday to protest the rising cost of energy.
Chernobyl could leak radiation if power isn't restored, Ukraine warns
The IAEA says that the loss of power at the plant will not have a critical impact on safety.
Ireland smashed records for wind power in February, report reveals
Records have been broken but to meet climate targets, more wind power is needed.