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Green News

Why is Greta Thunberg protesting against wind farms in Norway?

The Swedish activist was briefly detained by Oslo police in March,

01/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Could stripy wind turbines help to save birds from their blades?

We need to see like birds in order to protect them, say the ornithologists suggesting a ‘simple’ redesign.

01/03/2023

Europe News

EU to exceed 2030 renewable target, prompting call for higher ambition

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has "turbocharged" deployment of clean energy technologies across the EU, a new report by Ember has found.

28/02/2023

Sweden

Urgent investment in renewables needed, say EU energy ministers

Ministers from the EU27 began a two-day visit to Stockholm on Monday for a two-day event to discuss the future of energy and transport.

28/02/2023

Europe News

Nuclear energy included in EU’s new rules on green hydrogen

The implementation of the regulation has been delayed for more than a year now due to a dispute over what is defined as ‘renewable’ hydrogen.

13/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

07/02/2023

Green News

Germany to accelerate renewables by cutting red tape

In its race to net zero, Germany is streamlining permitting and reducing environmental assessments for wind and power projects.

31/01/2023

Climate

Wind and solar generated a record 22% of EU electricity in 2022

‘Coal rebound fears are dead’, the new report shows, as the energy crisis continues to catalyse Europe's shift to clean energy.

31/01/2023

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

19/01/2023

Europe News

Von der Leyen calls for subsidy boost to make EU 'home of clean tech'

The EU needs to cut red tape to accelerate green tech deployment and to support its industries, the Commission chief argued to global leaders in Davos.

17/01/2023

Greece

New gas-fired power plant being built in Greece hopes to target Balkan

The plant will use liquefied natural gas from a floating station that is also being built in the area.

15/01/2023

Green News

Coal phaseout: Bulgaria votes to backtrack on EU green commitments

Bulgaria's lawmakers have agreed to backtrack on plans for an early phase-out of coal-fired power plants amid demonstrations.

13/01/2023

Business Planet

The race for solar supremacy: Innovation driving Europe's green goals

In partnership with The European Commission

With the climate, energy security and jobs at stake, Europe is seeking to re-ignite its solar power industry.

10/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

What are the risks of transitioning to ‘green’ hydrogen?

If hydrogen leaks into the atmosphere, the benefits of using it over fossil fuels could be completely wiped out, scientists warn.

29/12/2022

Green News

EU approves €28 billion German renewable energy scheme

Some say the multi-billion euro scheme could distort competition in the European Union's single market.

22/12/2022

Focus

Uzbekistan sharpens its sights on solar energy

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

Uzbekistan has an average of 330 sunny days a year and the potential for solar energy is huge.

21/12/2022

Eco-Innovation

Sea salt batteries could be a cheap, green alternative to lithium

Lithium - the main component in most electric batteries - can be costly to mine. But researchers have made a breakthrough with alternative ‘molten salt’ batteries.

13/12/2022

Spain

New green hydrogen pipeline planned between Barcelona and Marseille

The aim of a new green pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille is to supply hydrogen which is generated from renewables, rather than fossil fuels, and help reduce Europe's reliance on Russia's gas and oil.

09/12/2022

Focus

Betting on renewables: can Kazakhstan become carbon neutral by 2060?

In partnership with IGTIPC

In recent years Kazakhstan has brought the share of renewable energy in total electricity production to 4 percent. Kazakhstan has now established around 130 renewable energy facilities, and the country's potential for green energy generation is huge.

02/12/2022

Eco-Innovation

It may look rude but this 'skybrator' is producing clean energy

NIMBYism is one of biggest threats to the transition to renewable energy. So silent, small designs could make a big difference to installation rates.

02/12/2022