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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RAUL PARTS ‣ Find the fool who does not fear the monster - we will pay extra so that our electricity will be more expensive

The Estonian government’s unwavering belief in green ideology has led to a post-truth era, where officials openly mock skeptics and criticize local communities opposing wind turbines.

Mar 22 • 11:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Solar AC: Will run on sunlight, know...

Solar AC is becoming a smart way to reduce electricity bills through the use of solar panels and hybrid technology for cooling during the day.

Mar 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: One Fifth Less Funding for Green Electricity

Germany is reducing funding for green electricity, with new regulations emphasizing the need for essential wind and solar installations.

Mar 20 • 16:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Green Electricity from the Differential Height of Rivers

Giorgio Parodi has invented a patented system that generates electricity from the kinetic flow of rivers, utilizing natural height differentials without consuming water or causing pollution.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Is green electricity really better than its reputation?

A new study challenges the perception of green electricity's efficiency, highlighting the need for better digitalization and flexibility in energy supply, while fossil fuels still play a role in ensuring energy security.

Mar 19 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Is green electricity really better than its reputation?

A new study questions whether green electricity is as reliable and affordable as claimed, sparking debate among industry experts and government officials in Germany.

Mar 19 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Singapore: Asia's Green Hub

The article discusses the innovative 'Supertrees' in Singapore, which are high-tech structures designed to generate electricity and collect rainwater while showcasing vibrant flora.

Mar 12 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Overloading and Regulation: Bavaria Cannot Feed Large Amounts of Eco-Power into Grids

Bavaria is losing increasing amounts of green electricity due to grid limitations, forcing the curtailment of solar energy production despite high generation levels.

Mar 11 • 04:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PPA, or green and stable electricity for real estate

The article discusses the benefits of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in promoting green energy and their significance in the commercial real estate market in Poland.

Mar 6 • 03:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The AkmenÄ— LEZ starts electricity production with a 29.5 MW wind farm

A unique wind farm in Lithuania's AkmenÄ— Free Economic Zone will exclusively supply green energy to local industrial enterprises.

Mar 2 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI: Reductions of up to 23% in bills in March

The Greek state electricity company DEI has announced a reduction in household green electricity rates by up to 23% for March.

Mar 1 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Reductions of up to 23% in PPC bills in March

PPC announced a reduction in its green household variable tariff to €0.129/kWh for March, down 23% from February, reflecting ongoing investments in renewable energy.

Mar 1 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Electricity: Reductions in ‘green’ tariffs are coming in March

Market signals indicate a decrease in ‘green’ tariff charges in Greece for March, correlated with the wholesale electricity market conditions.

Feb 28 • 05:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

March will continue with a green flag for electricity bills, with no extra charges for consumers

Brazil's national electrical agency announced that electricity consumers will continue to enjoy the green tariff flag in March, meaning there will be no extra charges on their bills due to improved rainfall and reservoir conditions.

Feb 27 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electricity bill: March will remain with a green tariff flag, says Aneel

The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) announced that the tariff flag will remain green for March, meaning there will be no additional charges on electricity bills.

Feb 27 • 20:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Reset Energy and the green approach to bills: clean energy by subscription

Reset Energy promotes a green approach to electricity bills, supporting renewable energy and clean energy subscriptions.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Green Zones for Renewable Energy Development Were Supposed to Provide Cheap Electricity. Network Blockages Will Hinder Government Plans

Poland's government has launched an initiative to map areas suitable for renewable energy implementation, aiming to enhance investment and reduce costs; however, distribution network blockages may undermine these objectives.

Feb 23 • 04:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Our Pumped Storage Plants Operated the Most Last Year in the Last 20 Years

Slovakia's pumped storage plants recorded their highest operational level in 20 years due to the rise of green energy sources.

Feb 20 • 14:43 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Green Light for the Bills Decree. Meloni: "An Additional 115 Euros Discount for Vulnerable Families"

Italy's government has approved a new decree aimed at providing financial support to vulnerable families by offering an additional discount on electricity bills.

Feb 18 • 17:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New Green Enemies of Robert Fico: Green Deal, Emissions Quotas, and Expensive Electricity

The article critiques the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent focus on economic growth over environmental issues, highlighting concerns about a lack of meaningful reforms and support for heavy industries instead of broader public assistance.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to dismantle local power protectionism in push to electrify national grid

China is transitioning towards a unified national power market to enhance energy security and promote green energy expansion.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Green Electricity: Reiche's Plans Are an Attack on the Energy Transition

A German proposal suggests renewable energy producers should take on more costs associated with electricity grid overload, which critics argue undermines the transition to sustainable energy.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ebba Busch on electricity prices: Cleaning up the red-green mess

Ebba Busch defends the government's management of skyrocketing electricity prices, claiming that prices have halved since her tenure began, while emphasizing the need for nuclear energy to address Sweden's reliance on wind power.

Feb 10 • 11:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS calls to expand support for households due to high heating bills

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia is urging the government to provide targeted support to households facing significantly higher heating and electricity costs this winter.

Feb 10 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Electricity: Mass exit from green tariffs – 83% shift of households to fixed rates

In Greece, a significant shift is occurring as 83% of households abandon green tariff electricity plans in favor of fixed rate contracts to gain more cost predictability in the wake of market fluctuations.

Feb 7 • 07:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Total blockage in the electrical grid: new industrial and housing projects will not be able to connect

Spain's electrical infrastructure is collapsing, preventing new industrial and housing projects from connecting to the grid, leading the government to acknowledge the failure of its green energy plan amidst nuclear debates.

Feb 6 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

FROM GREEN TO RED ⟩ Why was the electricity bill in January higher than the previous record?

Postimees investigates why electricity bills surged in January, largely due to increased usage among larger consumers and higher network fees, taxes, and VAT, despite smaller consumers experiencing similar issues without increased consumption.

Feb 5 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Broad political majority reaches agreement on Energy Island Bornholm

A broad majority in the Danish parliament has reached a political agreement to realize the Energy Island Bornholm project, aimed at providing green electricity to Denmark and Germany.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Broad political majority creates the world's first agreement on a unique energy island

A wide majority in the Danish Parliament has reached a political agreement to realize the Energy Island Bornholm, which will provide green electricity to Denmark and Germany.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Agreement in the House: Unique Energy Island Will More Than Double Denmark's Offshore Wind Capacity

A political agreement has been reached in the Danish Parliament to realize the Energy Island Bornholm project, aimed at providing green electricity to both Denmark and Germany.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

A few seconds of AI video consumes as much electricity as a microwave in an hour. The necessary increase in production goes against green efforts

The rising energy demand from artificial intelligence is posing challenges for economic growth, particularly in developing countries, while projections indicate a 40% increase in electricity demand in the U.S. and Europe over the next two decades.

Feb 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain's 'green plan' falls short of its goals due to lack of demand, self-consumption, wind energy, storage, and electric vehicles

Spain's efforts to meet its renewable energy goals, as outlined in its National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan, are hindered by insufficient demand and infrastructure for self-consumption and electric vehicles, despite achieving significant renewable electricity production in 2025.

Feb 1 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

DEH: Stable electricity prices for February

The Greek electricity provider DEH has kept the final price of its variable green household tariff at €0.13928 per kWh for February, unchanged since December 2025, and approximately 10% lower than the same month last year.

Feb 1 • 20:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Electricity Market: Green Light for Gas Power Plants

The article discusses the ongoing transition in the German electricity market where renewable energy is increasing, while conventional energy sources are being phased out, raising concerns about energy supply during low production periods.

Jan 15 • 17:24 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

The AI boom needs electricity, but is China's power the answer?

China's extensive energy infrastructure provides it with an advantage in supplying affordable and green electricity for its tech and manufacturing sectors, while Western countries face challenges meeting rising energy demands due to strained power grids.

Jan 13 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Trump's Tariffs and the Start of the Battle for the European Budget. Six Reports on the European Economy in 2025

The article discusses Europe's challenges in 2025, including Trump's tariffs, the upcoming battle over the European budget, the weakening of green regulations, the approval of an end to Russian gas imports, threats of loss of EU funds from the Fico government, and Europe's dependency on China.

Dec 29 • 13:12 UTC

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