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Economy
How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition
Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.
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EU.XL
What is Europe doing to avoid a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI
EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Earth News
Central Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens
Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.
Europe Today
Energy commissioner teases new measures as energy prices spike
EU energy chief says the executive can do more to abate prices while calling on member states to cut taxes on electricity immediately. Oil and gas prices have soared as a result of the war in Iran and its retaliation on the Gulf countries, halting the flow of energy along the Strait of Hormuz.
