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Euronews Debates

Will Europe’s election affect the bloc’s energy and green goals?

In partnership with Iberdrola

Can the EU electrify its energy systems, keep its climate promises and maintain stable energy prices after the European elections? What's needed to attract investors? What does it mean for consumers? We asked our panel of experts from politics, policy and industry.

Climate

‘Nobel prize’ of engineering won by top European wind power experts

Danish Henrik Stiesdal and British Andrew Garrad have been working on improving wind power for some 50 years - and have split the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for their roles.

Business Planet

Is Europe on track to meet its wind energy targets?

In partnership with The European Commission

European producers are racing against the clock to build enough wind farms to meet the EU's renewable energy targets by 2030. Euronews correspondent Andrea Bolitho speaks to the European manufacturers leading the charge for Business Planet.

Norway

Sámi activists in Norway charged over wind farm protests

The activists say a transition to green energy shouldn’t come at the expense of the rights of Indigenous people, or their traditional reindeer herding way of life.

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Eco-Innovation

Do wind turbines still work in freezing temperatures?

From Texas to Sweden, misinformation about wind farms tends to circulate as the mercury drops. Here’s what you need to know.

Eco-Innovation

World’s tallest wooden wind tower goes into operation in Sweden

This Swedish start-up is making wind towers from wood and slashing CO2 emissions.

Eco-Innovation

These tree-like turbines make home wind power possible

This nature-inspired ‘wind tree’ can produce renewable energy in urban environments.

Eco-Innovation

How are these jacuzzi like circles saving porpoises and seals?

Bubble curtains were used to limit oil spills - now they’re safeguarding porpoises from wind farm noise in the North Sea.

Markets

Ørsted shares dive after throwing out US wind projects

Danish renewable energy group Ørsted plummeted on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange on Wednesday, following the cancellation of a huge offshore wind farm project in the US and €3.8 billion in write-downs.

Green News

Floating wind farms are coming to Greek waters for the first time

The turbines could power 1.5 million Greek homes by 2030, under plans for the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas.

Europe News

EU may probe foreign subsidies to support its wind energy sector

An action plan unveiled on Tuesday to boost the EU’s wind energy sector could trigger investigations into foreign subsidies where there is evidence of damage to European industry.

Green News

Day after Sweden oil protest fine, Greta joins Norway wind farm fight

The activists say a transition to green energy shouldn’t come at the expense of the rights of Indigenous people.

Eco-Innovation

‘World’s largest offshore wind farm’ produces power for the first time

A single rotation of this wind turbine - twice as tall as the London Eye - can power a home for two days.

Green News

World's 'northernmost' solar panels to help Arctic community go green

Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, despite the region being plunged into darkness from early October until mid-February every year.

Eco-Innovation

Is checking wind turbines for damage a job for robots?

Wind turbine maintenance could soon be carried out by drones and AI, improving costs and safety.

Green News

World’s biggest wind turbine breaks record for power produced in a day

The world’s biggest wind turbine has broken the record for single-day power generation.

Eco-Innovation

World’s biggest floating wind farm launches off coast of Norway

Oil giant Equinor is behind the project, but renewables still make up only a tiny fraction of its total energy production.

Eco-Innovation

This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener

Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme.

Green News

Norway: Why wind energy should not come at the cost of Indigenous Sami

In Norway, Indigenous Sami protest outside prime minister's office against Europe's largest onshore wind farm

Living

Can’t put solar panels on your home? Buy a bit of a solar park instead

Co-owning a wind farm or solar park could reduce your energy bills by 23 per cent and it's totally affordable. Here's how.