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The objectives and specifics of the energy transition are influenced by party lines and political discussion between legislators and advocacy organizations. ENERGY NEWS brings you up to date on renewable energy laws and nuclear phase-out plans, as well as the government’s climate objectives and the industries that must decrease CO2 emissions under the Climate Action Plan 2050.

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Germany appreciates the EU’s Green gas energy strategy but remains opposed to nuclear power
Germany praised the European Union's intention to classify some natural gas energy projects as "green" investments on Sunday, but expressed resistance to a proposal to do the same for nuclear power projects. Germany turned down three of its final six…
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Rio Tinto sets ground on a wind and PV project in Madagascar

Crossboundary Energy’s project will also incorporate battery energy storage. The foundation stone for an 8MW solar and 12MW wind project to feed the QMM ilmenite mining operations at Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, was set by Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM)…

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It will cost $10 trillion for India to reach net zero emissions by 2070
A recent analysis suggests that heavy climate funding and investment from rich nations will be crucial if the country is to decarbonize at the appropriate rate. If India wants to attain net zero emissions by 2070, it will require more than $10 trillion (£7.4 trillion) in investment. According to a new research by the Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW), the power sector alone would…
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COP26: Helping poor countries fight climate change
At COP26, 11 nations pledged more than $410 million (£302 million) to assist developing countries in combating climate change. The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has received fresh funds from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden,…
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The UAE and Germany have signed a new declaration
The United Arab Emirates and Germany have struck an agreement to create a cooperative task force to promote green hydrogen generation and assist initiatives in the region. According to the German Ministry of Energy, the task force will focus on…
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Germany has agreed to improve its grid

From Bertikow in Brandenburg to Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a new 380kV connection will be built The procedure for a 380kV power line from Bertikow in Brandenburg to Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which would help integrate additional renewables into the…

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Geothermal energy in the Netherlands is a result of foresight

A joint venture with 85 Degrees Renewables has been formed, with the potential to construct 200MW of projects. The infrastructure fund of Foresight Group Holdings has undertaken a joint venture investment in up to 200MW of geothermal energy in the…

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‘Germany is Europe’s most appealing cleantech market.’

A study by EY examines foreign direct investment across the area According to EY study, Germany was the most attractive nation for clean technology in Europe last year, with the UK coming in second. According to an EY research, Germany…

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Despite the energy crisis, the Poland conflict is poised to take center stage at the EU meeting

When EU leaders arrived in Brussels on Thursday, they couldn’t avoid being asked about the strained relationship between Warsaw and Brussels. For long years, the eastern European country and the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, have been at odds…

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Renewable energy expansion is a priority for the German coalition

A collaboration led by the Social Democrats intends to boost offshore wind capacity by a “significant” amount The incoming German administration intends to invest heavily in renewable energy. In a draft administration agreement, the alliance of Social Democrats, Greens, and…