Energy
October 11, 2023
Germany leads race to green Europe’s grid
EU regulation permitting ‘anticipatory investments’ would provide further boost to network upgrades
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October 9, 2023
Europe’s solar industry faces ‘perfect storm’
SolarPower Europe calls for industrial strategy for local supply chain development
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September 26, 2023
IEA underlines need for huge increase in clean energy investment
The International Energy Agency’s updated net zero scenario celebrates the rollout of solar power and electric vehicles, but warns that more money, faster action and...
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EU wind industry struggles as China gatecrashes the market
Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are starting to win orders in the EU amid warnings that the bloc’s wind industry could be wiped out within the...
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Experts call for higher strike prices after failed UK offshore wind auction
Industry and investors criticise the government after no contracts were awarded for offshore wind projects in the UK’s latest auction round
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Wind power projects halted as unintended consequences for nature emerge
Governments favour wind power as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, but the energy source – which often involves locating massive turbines in pristine environments...
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September 4, 2023
Regional success puts France in race for EV battery supply chain
Investments into the northern region of Hauts-de-France are giving the country a solid foothold in Europe’s expanding EV battery supply chain. At the northern tip of France, a steady stream...
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August 23, 2023
Chinese investment sees Indonesia climb the solar value chain
New processing plant supporting photovoltaic panel production highlights Indonesia’s ambitions and China’s role as a major green investor. A $11.5bn plan by China’s Xinyi Glass to construct a quartz sand...
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July 19, 2023
Poor investment climate stymies UK energy transition — industry report
A new report warns that without additional investment in clean energy the UK risks falling behind not just the US but also China and various EU countries in the race...
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July 11, 2023
Is Norway the answer to Europe’s solar woes?
Two Norwegian solar wafer producers have unveiled ambitious expansion plans as the country looks to rejuvenate its solar manufacturing industry. In the village of Glomfjord, in northern Norway, surrounded by...
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June 22, 2023
Vattenfall hopes two-for-one ‘agrivoltaic’ project makes best use of land
Swedish renewables company has developed a way for solar farms and agricultural farms to co-exist to their mutual benefit. Swedish energy company Vattenfall is investing in its first commercial-scale solar...
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