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Smart Regions

How did Madeira become the EU's poster child for renewable energy?

In partnership with the European Commission

This natural paradise in the Atlantic Ocean expects to generate 50 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources in the coming years.

03/07/2023

Greece

Halki: Greek island serves as model for solar power communities

The Greek island of Halki is acting as a model for communities wanting to live on solar-powered electricity grids

07/06/2023

Business Planet

Europe's new unitary patent system hopes to revolutionise innovation

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast.

06/06/2023

Smart Regions

How an ice house restoration is bringing life back to a French seaport

In partnership with the European Commission

The restoration of La Glacière in Étel in Brittany is both a conservation project and an investment in green technologies

05/06/2023

The Exchange

Banking and the climate crisis

In partnership with Media City

As many countries around the world try and reach the ambitious goal set at COP26 of reaching Net Zero by 2050, just how is the banking sector adapting to the challenge? In this week's episode of The Exchange we explore how big banks across the world are investing in the green revolution.

24/05/2023

Smart Regions

Seven cities in southern Sweden opt for fossil-free fuels

In partnership with the European Commission

The Skåne region speeds towards its long-term climate goals with a fossil fuel-free strategy that includes public transport, district heating, cooling and electricity.

22/05/2023

Spotlight

Japan opts for wind and hydrogen to help achieve its green future

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Japan is seeking to develop alternative energies such as offshore wind and hydrogen, which can adapt to the country's geography, but also to the climate events it experiences.

15/05/2023

Green News

Europe’s largest ever cross-border power link to boost energy security

The UK and the Netherlands are set to be connected by a ‘historic’ clean energy line.

24/04/2023

Green News

Solar is booming in the Balkans - but energy grids are unprepared

From North Macedonia to Bosnia investors are backing solar energy projects, despite distribution problems.

21/04/2023

Eco-Innovation

Solar innovation: Why do we need lightweight solar panels?

Lightweight honeycomb solar panels could be the future of sustainable renewable energy.

20/04/2023

Climate Now

Wind droughts: A threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry?

In partnership with Copernicus

Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop?

17/04/2023

Germany

Climate activists in Germany rejoice at wind-down of nuclear plants

Nuclear power advocates have slammed the German shutdown, knowing that the action by Europe’s biggest economy could deal a blow to a technology they see as a clean and reliable alternative to fossil fuels.

16/04/2023

Green News

Czech Republic unplugs hundreds of solar plants during sunny weather

Engineers worldwide are working on how to store the energy generated by renewables.

14/04/2023

Smart Regions

The EU project helping Brussels tap into its geothermal potential

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we explore how one EU-funded project is trying to address the lack of data on the ground beneath the Belgian capital.

10/04/2023

Green News

Germany plans to cut energy use by 26.5 per cent by 2030

The draft law would apply to both private and public sectors.

04/04/2023

Green News

EU deal lays out ambitious renewables target - with some concessions

The EU Renewable Energy Directive agrees to double renewables by 2030. Here's what it says about nuclear, hydrogen and bioenergy.

30/03/2023

Europe News

EU negotiators reach deal to double renewables by 2030

France secured a concession on nuclear-powered hydrogen.

30/03/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU industry to become greener & more independent

In our weekly review, we analyse the impact of the collapse of the US Silicon Valley Bank in the EU and the new roadmap for a cleaner European industry.

17/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

This medieval cathedral is about to install solar panels on its roof

Across Europe, historic buildings are balancing heritage and climate action by turning to solar power.

16/03/2023

This will impact your life

Electricity market reform: What exactly is a contract for difference?

The reform proposed by the European Commission has a strong focus on long-term electricity contracts.

15/03/2023