The German energy industry association, BDEW, has asserted the urgent need for Europe to discuss and establish a framework that would stimulate a hydrogen economy within the continent, a crucial component of its shift towards climate neutrality. “Regulatory scaffolding for…
Global Coal Capacity Rises Despite Commitments to Reduce Dependence
Coal-fired power capacity saw an increase in 2022, despite worldwide vows to reduce dependence on the primary source of climate-warming emissions, according to a new study. The coal fleet witnessed a 19.5-gigawatt growth last year, capable of providing electricity to…
The EU recommends prolonging an energy crisis policy designed to reduce gas demand
Although Russia cut off most gas supplies in the months following its invasion of Ukraine, constricting supply and sparking record-high prices, Europe is emerging from winter with a more reliable energy supply than was predicted last year. According to the…
The main obstacle to getting a commercial location in Bavaria is power grid delays
Bavarian industrial organization vbw stated that achieving climate neutrality through changing Germany’s energy system is essential to maintaining industry competitiveness in the southern state of Bavaria. However, delays in expanding the national power grid constitute a significant barrier. According to…
Due to high prices, cruise ships in Europe are switching from LNG to diesel
According to a report by the newswire dpa that was picked up by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, an increasing number of cruise ships have decided to switch their propellant from liquefied natural gas (LNG) to diesel fuel because of the high…
Solar Alliance strengthens its position in support of EU manufacturing goals
After being selected to serve as the Secretariat for the EU Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry Alliance, EIT InnoEnergy, which is a sustainable energy innovation engine, will contribute to the delivery of an additional 30GW of solar manufacturing capacity in Europe…
Energy supply risks for the winter are manageable for Europe
As Europe strives to prevent power outages this winter, the head of the French national grid has downplayed the possibility of a breakdown in electricity flows and significant reductions in energy exports across the continent. High gas storage levels, which…
Repowering Europe’s wind farms is beneficial for everyone
What transpires as a wind turbine reaches the end of its useful life? The “End of Life Issues and Strategies” conference, held annually by WindEurope (EoLIS2022), presents the most recent developments in repowering, decommissioning, disassembling, and recycling wind turbines. The…
The European Commission grants $394 million to 168 eco-friendly projects
168 “green deals” for climate action have received funding totaling more than $394 million from the European Commission (EC) in Europe. The funding, which was approved on November 23, represents a 27% increase over the budget from the previous year…
Emergency permitting measures represent a step backwards
This coming Thursday, November 24, the Energy Ministers of the EU are going to vote on certain emergency measures. That seems like a good plan. However, in their current form, these steps constitute a step in the opposite direction of…