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Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market

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EU rejects calls to delay phase-out of Chinese power inverters

Brussels is standing by its November 1 deadline to ditch Chinese power inverters, despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.

Climate

In Argentina, solar power from the Andes keeps this train running

The Tren Solar de la Quebrada can run nearly double its current length on solar power alone.

Ecotech

Inside the ‘torture chambers’ pushing EV batteries to their limits

Battery ‘torture testing’ simulates car washes, sandstorms and wildfires for the benefit of the energy transition.

Earth News

Spain begins development of €1 billion hydrogen project led by Moeve

The facility aims to produce around 45,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen a year, avoiding some 250,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.

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Climate

How can Europe cut industrial emissions without slowing development?

A new study suggests importing some of the materials used to make steel, fertilisers and chemicals could help Europe keep more manufacturing at home.

Earth News

EU ‘paying twice’ for fossil fuel dependence. Will we ever break free?

Ursula von der Leyen slammed fossil fuels in her 2022 State of the EU speech. Now, Europe is in the midst of yet another energy crisis.

Earth News

Billions are spent on nuclear fusion energy. Will it be worth it?

Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.

Ecotech

Retired wind turbines are turning into tiny homes and alpine skis

What happens to decommissioned wind turbines and blades? Some are finding new life as buildings.

Ecotech

Mediterranean’s wind and solar plans surpass the US, finds analysis

More than 552 GW of utility-scale solar and wind projects have been announced, or are already under development, across the Mediterranean.

Earth News

A sun-powered siren: Inside the world’s first solar ambulance

Solar ambulance Stella Juva could transform access to healthcare in regions that lack reliable infrastructure, electricity and fuel.

Earth News

Want cheaper energy bills? Solar bonds could be the answer

A solar bonds scheme could absorb the financial impact of rooftop solar, while keeping your energy bill savings. Here’s how.

Made in Europe

The world’s tallest wind power plant is dwarfing the Eiffel tower

The world’s tallest wind turbine is currently under construction in eastern Germany; it will rise 365 metres above ground level. This makes it taller than the Eiffel Tower. The technical masterpiece is due to be operational this autumn. Hans von der Brelie was granted access to visit the site.

Ecotech

London unveils biggest ever solar project on major veg market

A sprawling London fresh produce market is producing its own power thanks to record-breaking rooftop solar.

Earth News

Major boost for green energy as Canada plans €43 billion investment

The slated green energy plans could light, heat and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver combined.

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The Next Frontier of Europe’s Energy Transition: Why Clean Power Moves Home

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EcoFlow's CEO on why millions of European households are about to become their own energy managers.

Earth News

‘Win-win’: How income-boosting solar shades saved my hop harvest

No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?