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Did wind and solar really make Spain's power grid more vulnerable?

Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people.

Europe News

EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit

The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.

Green News

UK government to ban Chinese ‘slave-trade’ solar panels

Campaigners have warned that Chinese slave labour is widespread throughout the renewables sector.

Green News

World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?

Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

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Eco-Innovation

These European countries are the greenest at heating their buildings

District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

Eco-Innovation

This Swedish city has put its money where its mouth is on green issues

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

Green News

Renewable energy saw record growth in 2024 powered by China solar boom

UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be "Europe's economic engine-room".

Green News

Rising temperatures drove a surge in energy demand last year, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

Eco-Innovation

World’s most powerful underwater turbines are coming to French coast

One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity.

Green News

Why Ireland could face a €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets

A new report warns Ireland needs to “act now” or it could be in line to pay significant compliance costs.

Climate

UK urged to embrace EVs and heat pumps to cut emissions in time

Cattle and sheep numbers should fall 27 per cent by 2040, the Climate Change Committee urges.

Europe News

EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040

In Europe, around 47 million people are currently living in energy poverty and businesses are complaining that high energy prices make them much less competitive.

Business

BP expected to scrap renewables targets as part of performance reset

Renewable output is set to become less of a priority, while the pledge to reduce oil and gas output may be officially abandoned.

Eco-Innovation

This heart-inspired buoy is harnessing wave power in Portugal

European countries with strong Atlantic swells like Spain, France and Ireland have the most wave energy potential.

Climate

Global warming may be making Europe less windy, study suggests

Even a small decrease in wind speed could have an impact on energy production according to researchers.

Green News

$20 billion for heat pumps and EV chargers may be revoked under Trump

The move has been called a political stunt and "a blatant violation of the Constitution".

Eco-Innovation

How is Sweden leading the pack on renewable energy in transport?

Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels.

Green News

Scotland opens first hydrogen homes: Will heating bills be lower?

By 2030, Europe wants to be importing and producing 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen.

Eco-Innovation

World’s biggest cargo plane will transport next-gen wind turbines

Transporting wind turbine blades by air could help super-size the future of onshore wind farms.

Eco-Innovation

Could heat pumps help cut EU emissions from manufacturing?

More than 60 per cent of the energy used by European industry is used for heat needed for manufacturing.

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural sources that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat.