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Energy fuels geopolitical tensions as prices remain calm

The IEA warns of fragile grids, chokepoint minerals and a nuclear revival — while political will is the scarcest fuel.

Earth News

Why Europe’s water crisis will cost millions and drive climate crisis

Europe’s ‘strained’ energy and water system could slash GDP by up to eight per cent in high-income countries.

Europe News

Does France have any protection from a major power outage?

After an electricity blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, France remained largely untouched. But how vulnerable is the country to such an event?

Mobility

What is battery swapping and could it help make EVs more popular?

The technology isn't new but it presents several challenges.

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Earth News

Spotify, Netflix…Heat pumps? How to get eco-heating on subscription

Buying and installing a heat pump comes to an eye-watering €11,500 – but this company aims to change that.

Ecotech

How do heat pumps work? 5 common myths debunked

Around 24 million heat pumps have been installed in Europe so far - here’s why they work well in different countries and conditions.

Business

Rivalry intensifies between French watchdogs over electricity pricing

The French competition watchdog warns artificial pricing is unhelpful for consumers and stifles market rivalry. The energy regulator disagrees.

The Big Question

The Big Question: What is competitive decarbonisation?

By 2030, 53% of the world’s energy input will be wasted as excess heat. How can we put this to good business use?

Europe in Motion

Energy efficiency: Are EU houses ready for winter?

More than 25% of the EU population lived in homes where energy efficiency has improved in the past five years. But not everyone benefits equally.

Earth News

Energy-leaking homes some of ‘biggest culprits’ of UK climate change

Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded.

Ecotech

Is this new device the answer to efficient solar storage?

It builds on previous research showing solar energy can be stored for up to 18 years.

Earth News

How will the UK’s ‘rooftop revolution’ boost solar power?

Solar panel installations tripled in the UK thanks to incentives, analysis shows.

Earth News

Climate action will boost energy security in Europe by 8% by 2030, IMF

IMF's study focuses on security of supply and resilience of countries' economies.

Earth News

Launch of energy efficiency coalition seeks to fill investment gap

Implementation of EU laws to slash energy use and increase efficiency in the bloc’s building stock will require a great amount of financing, according to EU officials.

Tech News

Germany, Italy among countries against green light of telco update

The future of digital policy conclusions address the incoming European Commission.

Earth News

Euroviews. Long duration storage is an imperative for industrial decarbonisation

Europe's industries are diverse, and so are its energy needs. But the common thread binding them is the need for sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective secure energy solutions, Julia Souder writes.