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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Sutt, the addition of wind energy will help lower electricity prices

Estonian Energy Minister Andres Sutt claims that the influx of wind energy will contribute to lowering electricity prices, contradicting previous statements by experts who argue for more controllable energy sources.

Mar 22 • 04:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Commotion Over Wind Turbines. 'Shove Them Somewhere,' Opponents Raged at the Plzeň Regional Office

Opponents of wind turbines expressed their outrage at a Plzeň regional office meeting, strongly opposing the installation of these renewable energy sources.

Mar 20 • 19:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

They identified why electricity suddenly disappeared across Spain and Portugal

A power outage on April 28 raised concerns about Spain's reliance on renewable energy sources, but leftist authorities rejected claims linking it to their nuclear phase-out plans.

Mar 20 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

IPTO: RES connected to the grid act as a buffer against rising power prices

Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator reports that the integration of renewable energy sources is significantly lowering wholesale electricity costs and improving resilience against price volatility.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Spanish media: Spain plans to reduce the value-added tax on fuel products

Spain intends to reduce its value-added tax on fuel products from 21% to 10%, according to Spanish media sources.

Mar 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Sources to NRK: Here is the Transformation Commission

The Norwegian government has established a Transformation Commission to devise strategies for the final phase of the country's oil industry, with notable members from political and academic backgrounds.

Mar 20 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Own energy covered all demand as the dry season ends in Ecuador

Ecuador's electricity demand has been met entirely by local generation since January, predominantly from hydro sources, as the dry season comes to an end.

Mar 19 • 22:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Augstsprieguma tīkls plans to issue bonds worth 100 million euros

The electricity transmission system operator, AS Augstsprieguma tīkls, plans to issue bonds worth 100 million euros to diversify funding sources for development projects.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMHE: A barrier against electricity price increases are the RES connected to the electricity system

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) connected systematically by ADMHE are reducing wholesale electricity prices in Greece.

Mar 19 • 12:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Reuters: Iranian Attack Targets SAMREF Refinery of Saudi Aramco in Yanbu Port

The SAMREF refinery of Saudi Aramco in Yanbu has reportedly been targeted in an attack, though the impacts have been minimal according to sources.

Mar 19 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solar energy installations drop in the USA in 2025 under Trump's policies

Solar energy installations in the United States fell in 2025 amid government measures against renewable sources during Donald Trump's administration, according to a sector report.

Mar 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Donald Tusk "teaches" about a trillion zlotys. The Prime Minister announced gigantic investments

Donald Tusk emphasized the importance of diversified energy sources at the PowerConnect Energy summit, highlighting Poland's efforts to enhance energy security and increase production capabilities amid regional challenges.

Mar 18 • 10:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Slovakia Halts Electricity Supply to Ukraine in Dispute Over Renewal of Russian Oil Pipeline 'Druzhba'

Slovakia has suspended its electricity supply agreements with Ukraine amid a dispute regarding the renewal of the Russian oil pipeline 'Druzhba', although Ukraine has alternative sources for electricity.

Mar 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Experts: Iran, LNG, and Poland's energy transformation – what does the new crisis teach us?

The ongoing tensions in the Middle East highlight the strategic challenges of global energy supply, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy sources in mitigating dependence on fossil fuels amidst crises.

Mar 16 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Rome changes plan. More gas from pipelines and new suppliers

Italy is adjusting its gas supply strategy, reducing reliance on Russian imports and seeking alternative sources following the Ukraine war.

Mar 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good News New York: Kathy Hochul presented a taxpayer protection plan to hold energy companies accountable and ensure a reliable grid

New York Governor Kathy Hochul outlined an energy strategy aimed at protecting consumers from rising rates while also expanding clean energy sources during her annual State of the State address.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power crisis: Blackout wreaks havoc

Nigeria is experiencing severe electricity supply issues exacerbated by a heatwave, leading to widespread blackouts and reliance on alternative power sources.

Mar 14 • 01:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Strong words from the Czech president on raw materials from Russia. 'This is a final decision'

The Czech president declared a total rejection of returning to Russian energy sources during talks in Vilnius with Lithuania's president.

Mar 13 • 15:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tauron announces a big plan for Silesia. 25 billion PLN and the end of the coal era

Tauron has unveiled a major investment plan for Silesia, committing 25 billion PLN to transition from coal to cleaner energy sources over the next decade.

Mar 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

China Resists Among Asian Economies Despite US Punishment on Its Oil Supply in Hormuz

China is managing to withstand economic pressures despite the US's actions against its oil supply route in Hormuz, thanks to its abundant reserves and access to alternative energy sources.

Mar 13 • 04:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

New York Times: Trump Misjudged Iran

The article discusses how President Trump underestimated the impact of military action against Iran on energy markets, as revealed by anonymous sources in The New York Times.

Mar 13 • 00:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Energy crisis caused by the war in Iran revives interest in nuclear energy

The ongoing energy crisis due to the Iran conflict is reviving global interest in nuclear energy as countries seek stable and low-cost energy sources.

Mar 12 • 20:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Treasure hidden in secret caves, with Russia's support... How India avoided the energy crisis amidst the Iran war

The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has severely affected the global energy market, but India has managed to avoid a crisis due to strategic planning and diversified oil sources.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'There is no crisis for India, now 75% oil is coming from several sources'

India has diversified its energy supply amid the global energy crisis exacerbated by the war.

Mar 12 • 06:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Ramadan Inside the Head: How Fasting Reprograms Your Brain?

The article explores how Ramadan fasting impacts daily life and brain function, highlighting changes in energy sources and hormones.

Mar 12 • 04:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Soaring oil prices drive the world's energy transition

Oil prices are rising, yet investments are shifting toward electricity and renewable energy sources.

Mar 11 • 15:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Germany releases part of its strategic oil reserves

Germany has announced the release of part of its strategic oil reserves in response to a sharp increase in energy prices, as per government sources.

Mar 11 • 11:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey confirms energy supply stability and diversification of sources

Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that the country has stable energy supplies from various sources, without facing any current issues in securing them.

Mar 11 • 05:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

SDP Working Group on Iran: Focus on Energy Sources, but Without Real Impact

The SDP in Croatia has established a working group to monitor the ongoing crisis in Iran, aiming to analyze its potential impacts on national security and economic conditions.

Mar 10 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SLB: Oil sector aims for energy addition instead of transition

Oil companies, including SLB, emphasize continuing the use of fossil fuels while integrating renewable energy without transitioning away from fossil sources.

Mar 10 • 15:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mitsotakis: It is time to examine whether nuclear energy has a role in the Greek energy system

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for exploration of nuclear energy's potential role in Greece's energy system, emphasizing the need for predictable energy sources even as renewable energy expands.

Mar 10 • 11:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Czarnek dismantles his photovoltaics and devises plans for a coal power. Is this the end of renewable energy?

Przemysław Czarnek, a candidate for Prime Minister from the Law and Justice party, advocates for a return to coal and a forsaking of renewable energy sources.

Mar 9 • 19:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland is wasting more and more green energy. The grid cannot keep up with the development of renewable energy sources

Poland faces increasing challenges in managing its renewable energy, leading to mandatory shutdowns of installations as production exceeds demand.

Mar 9 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The biggest shock in decades may have begun

The Wall Street Journal reports that a potential energy market shock, the worst since the 1970s oil crisis, may have started following recent attacks impacting oil sources in Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 9 • 10:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Przemysław Czarnek is getting rid of photovoltaics. The reason? "It doesn't make sense"

Przemysław Czarnek, a Polish political figure, voiced skepticism about renewable energy sources while presenting a new fuel tax bill and responding to criticisms at a PiS convention.

Mar 9 • 09:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sudden Change in Trump's Minister's Tone... Tariffs on India Previously Justified, Now Saying This

Scott Bassent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has shifted his stance on India's energy tariffs, moving from justifying high tariffs two months ago to advocating for consumer nations to seek alternative sources of energy.

Mar 8 • 04:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Manufacturers cut output as electricity supply plunges

Nigerian manufacturers are reducing production due to severe electricity shortages, relying on diesel generators as backup power sources.

Mar 8 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

War in Iran Reinforces Need for Renewable Sources, Says Microsoft Energy Chief

The ongoing war in Iran emphasizes the necessity for investment in renewable energy and battery storage, according to Microsoft’s global energy chief.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Electricity Production: Almost 60 Percent of Electricity from Renewable Sources

In Germany, renewable sources constituted 58.6% of electricity supplied to the grid in 2025, with a record year for solar energy despite a slight overall decrease in their share of total production.

Mar 6 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Andrus Kaarelson: We must reduce dependence on autocracies and establish new generation oil shale power plants

Andrus Kaarelson highlights the urgent need for Estonia to address its energy policy failures over the last decade and reduce reliance on autocratic energy sources.

Mar 6 • 06:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Iran War: How Dependent Are We on Oil from the Middle East?

The article discusses Germany's dependence on Middle Eastern oil in the context of rising fuel prices following attacks on Iran, noting that Germany sources only a small portion of its oil from this region.

Mar 5 • 06:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Searching for hot water in Geldinganesi

An initiative is underway to locate sources of hot water in Geldinganesi, Iceland.

Mar 4 • 19:58 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Moscow slams EU’s ‘disastrous’ energy decisions

Moscow criticizes the EU for its energy policies that severed ties with Russian energy sources amid the Middle East conflict, highlighting the adverse consequences of those decisions.

Mar 4 • 13:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

UOKiK to check the national network operator. It concerns the shutdowns of renewable energy sources

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigation into Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) regarding potential discriminatory practices related to the management of renewable energy sources.

Mar 4 • 11:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Media: Russia is ready to redirect oil product flows to India

India is exploring alternative sources for crude oil and LNG as Russia expresses readiness to supply a significant portion of India's oil needs amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 10:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Important heat sources missing - Luleå's district heating could become more expensive

Luleå's district heating system, which serves about 31,000 households and several industries, faces potential cost increases due to a shift in energy production.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The renewable energy sector does not give up and shows expertise against the network law

The Polish renewable energy sector is expressing strong opposition against current connection regulations, which are viewed as dysfunctional and obstructing the development of new energy sources.

Mar 4 • 03:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warning: In the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, we forgot an important factor

The article discusses the crucial role of coal in the industrial revolution and its implications for energy sources and technological advancements.

Mar 3 • 17:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Asymmetrical War: Why Energy Sources Became Military Targets for Iran?

Iran has increasingly targeted energy sources in the Gulf as part of its asymmetric warfare strategy against the US and Israel.

Mar 3 • 12:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the second time.. Israeli gas cut puts Jordan in front of a new energy crisis

Jordan faces a new energy crisis as Israel cuts off gas supplies for the second time in less than a year, prompting emergency plans to use alternative energy sources.

Mar 2 • 06:04 UTC

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