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How Europe’s energy crisis is feeding the election campaign

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy was already a central pillar of the European Green Deal before a belligerent Moscow triggered an energy crisis; now the question of how best to ensure secure, affordable energy is dividing political camps as EU citizens head to the polls in June.

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Biden announces billions of dollars in grants for rooftop solar

Biden announced €6.6 billion in grants that can be used for investments such as rooftop solar and community solar gardens

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Two countries in Europe are powered by 100% renewable energy

Seven countries now generate 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable energy - two are in Europe.

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23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition

Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing.

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Business

UAE state oil company has BP in sights as potential takeover target

Adnoc’s takeover bid for BP is the latest in a string of acquisition bids for energy companies, such as ExxonMobil's agreement to purchase Hess Corporation.

Europe News

EU to probe Chinese wind turbine subsidies

The European Commission has announced an inquiry into suspected illegal subsides for Chinese wind turbine producers, amid fears the domestic industry could be decimated by cheap imports.

Green News

Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production.

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Slovakia has just shut down its last coal power plant

Slovakia originally slated its coal phaseout for 2030 but has now expedited this to mid-2024.

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Building wind and solar energy projects is getting harder - here’s why

Sprakebuell is something of a model village for the energy transition - with an above-average number of electric cars, a community wind farm and renewable heat from biogas.

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Manchester City wants to be football’s biggest renewables generator

The panels will generate up to 4.39 MWh of energy every year - enough energy to power more than 2,000 homes.

Eco-Innovation

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

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Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target

Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

Eco-Innovation

This French town is building a solar canopy over its cemetery

Residents in Saint-Joachim can join this unusual community energy scheme for just €5.

Euronews Tech Talks

Q&A: What's with all the hype about hydrogen in Europe?

Will hydrogen become the new petrol? Does it pollute? How much does it cost? To answer these questions, we talk to Rosalinde van der Vlies, the Director of Clean Planet in DG Research and Innovation at the European Commission.

Green News

Solar panel makers will have to pay for disposal under new EU rules

Legislative update follows ruling from the EU Court of Justice related to products marketed before 2012.

Eco-Innovation

Growth in carbon emissions slows thanks to clean energy tech

Though energy demand increased, clean energy tech helped the world to avoid using more fossil fuels last year.

Green News

EU countries reach sustainable energy targets a decade early

Researchers found that “systematic progress” has been made across the EU with differences between individual countries “clearly decreasing”.

Green News

Inside Ukraine's mission to become a 'green energy superpower'

On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is determined to rebuild stronger and greener - here's how.

Travel News

Why thieves are to blame for thousands of Europe’s train delays

Europe's biggest rail operators are reporting problems with copper theft on their lines and with the price of the metal set to rise many are concerned.

Eco-Innovation

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.

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