New systems for storing solar energy efficientlyThe International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that about 50% of global energy consumption is for heating, yet solar energy use in this sector is relatively low compared to fossil fuel energy sources. One challenge is the…
German grid operators will need billions of euros for green energy support next yearGermany's top four high-voltage energy transmission system operators (TSOs) will require 17.03 billion euros from the national budget in the new year to finance green electricity subsidies. From 2025, the German…
Next European Commission’s support needed for nuclear and renewablesMember countries of the European Nuclear Alliance have urged the next European Commission to recognize the importance of both nuclear and renewable energy in achieving Europe’s decarbonization goals. In a joint…
Individual countries' renewable energy targets are not sufficientA report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals that current government targets for renewable energy in individual countries will only achieve half the growth needed to meet the U.N. goal of…
The Team Europe approach to building international partnershipsThe EU has tried over the past five years to address global crises through international cooperation, particularly using the Team Europe approach. This mechanism brings together EU institutions, member states, and…
EU imported less energy products in Q2 of 2024 compared to Q2 2023In the second quarter of 2024, the EU imported €94.9 billion worth of energy products, totalling 177.9 million tonnes. Compared to the same quarter in 2023, energy imports dropped by 10.7% in value and 9.7% in net mass.
EU and IEA presented energy plan to get Ukraine through the coming winterOn September 19, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented a report on the measures that must be taken to improve Ukraine's energy…
Small nuclear reactors considered for Helsinki and KuopioFinland's Helen has begun its nuclear program to build a small nuclear power plant for district heating in Helsinki, aiming to achieve carbon-neutral energy production by the 2030s. The initial phase, set for completion…
Italy may lift the nuclear energy ban in 2025Italy plans to draw up rules for the use of new nuclear technologies by early 2025, which could lead to lifting the current ban on nuclear power generation. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said the parliament…
The Norwegian energy industry faces Russian threatsIn a closed meeting on Monday 26 August, the security services of seven European countries (Norway, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and Iceland) met with Norwegian energy managers and officials,…
11 new nuclear reactors to be built in ChinaChina's State Council has approved five new nuclear power projects totaling 11 reactors. The projects are Xuwei Phase I, Lufeng Phase I, Zhaoyuan Phase I, San'ao Phase II, and Bailong Phase I. China currently operates 56…
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions dropped in Q1 2024In the first quarter of 2024, EU economy greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 4.0% compared to the same period in 2023, while GDP remained stable with moderate growth. These data come from quarterly emission estimates…
