Smart Regions
How waste heat from Hamburg’s copper smelter is warming the city but not the planet
In partnership with the European Commission
Hamburg, in northern Germany, is home to a one-of-a-kind district heating system. The hot water that supplies it is largely obtained from waste heat from the city’s copper smelter, meaning no CO2 is released.
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Focus
Baku Energy Week 2025 showcases Azerbaijan’s energy diplomacy, renewables and regional influence
In partnership with Azpromo
Baku Energy Week, marking its 30th year, gathers global energy leaders to discuss Azerbaijan’s ambitious renewable targets, strategic pipelines, and its growing role in regional and global energy security.
EU Decoded
Can the EU afford to phase out imports of Russian fuel?
Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this?
Ocean
Europe turns to offshore wind for energy and economic security
In partnership with the European Commission
Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option — it’s fast becoming one of Europe’s key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down?
The Road To Green
Can we balance industry growth and a healthy environment?
In partnership with The European Commission
Since 2007, European industry has reduced its emissions of harmful pollutants into the air and water by between 40% and 75%, according to data from the European Environment Agency. The EU now wants to go further towards a clean and competitive industry.
Smart Regions
Climate crisis: how Mediterranean cities fight back
In partnership with the European Commission
The European COMPOSE project brings together cross-disciplinary expertise and proven best practices to support decision-makers in small and medium-sized cities as they tackle the climate crisis and transition to renewable energy.
Business Line
How Uzbekistan is aiming to become Central Asia's solar energy leader
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we look at how the country is rapidly embracing solar power, securing billions in foreign investment and cutting emissions to position itself as a leader in renewable energy.
Smart Regions
Living without radiators: How do we optimise energy?
In partnership with the European Commission
What is "passivhaus" and how can we optimise energy systems to protect the planet? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a house that has no radiators, a German-based test bed, and explore how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
The Exchange
Smart cities powered by renewable energy
In partnership with Media City
Smart cities use technology and sustainability to improve city life. Data collection enhances services, lowers environmental impact and boosts economic growth. As urban populations grow, the priority is on better transportation links and community involvement to meet residents' needs.
