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EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

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What is stalling Europe's transition to renewable electricity?

Over 1,700 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across 16 countries are stuck in the queue to be connected to the electricity grid.

Eco-Innovation

What happened to the dream of a European supergrid?

In the wake of the widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal, experts revisit the case for a supergrid across Europe.

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Europeans don’t trust Trump or Putin to supply energy, poll shows

People in Europe believe their countries should prioritise investment in domestic renewable energy over imported fossil fuels.

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YIMBY: Are community benefits the secret to Europe’s green transition?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.

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How engineers got power back on after Spain and Portugal's blackout

Monday's unprecedented power outage left much of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. This is how operators got electricity flowing again on after the blackout.

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What lessons can be learned from Spain and Portugal's power outage?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040 to meet climate targets and support energy security.

Green News

Did wind and solar really make Spain's power grid more vulnerable?

Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people.

Europe News

EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit

The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.

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UK government to ban Chinese ‘slave-trade’ solar panels

Campaigners have warned that Chinese slave labour is widespread throughout the renewables sector.

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World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?

Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

Eco-Innovation

These European countries are the greenest at heating their buildings

District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

Eco-Innovation

This Swedish city has put its money where its mouth is on green issues

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

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Renewable energy saw record growth in 2024 powered by China solar boom

UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be "Europe's economic engine-room".

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Rising temperatures drove a surge in energy demand last year, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

Eco-Innovation

World’s most powerful underwater turbines are coming to French coast

One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity.

Green News

Why Ireland could face a €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets

A new report warns Ireland needs to “act now” or it could be in line to pay significant compliance costs.

Climate

UK urged to embrace EVs and heat pumps to cut emissions in time

Cattle and sheep numbers should fall 27 per cent by 2040, the Climate Change Committee urges.

Europe News

EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040

In Europe, around 47 million people are currently living in energy poverty and businesses are complaining that high energy prices make them much less competitive.

Business

BP expected to scrap renewables targets as part of performance reset

Renewable output is set to become less of a priority, while the pledge to reduce oil and gas output may be officially abandoned.

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