Despite planned reduction, coal mining increased last year to 25.6 million tons
Coal mining in the Czech Republic rose to 25.6 million tons last year, an increase of about two percent from the previous year, despite plans for a reduction in mining activities.
Power Generation 2025: Photovoltaics Surpass Lignite for the First Time
In 2025, for the first time, photovoltaic systems in Germany generated more electricity than lignite power plants, reflecting a significant shift towards renewable energy sources over the past decade.
Germans protest against lignite coal. The Constitutional Tribunal will decide
Owners of plots near the Nochten open-pit mine have filed a lawsuit against expropriation for lignite coal extraction by the German energy company LEAG.
DEI: A new chapter for Ptolemaida V – 'Turning' to natural gas
DEI has received approval for the conversion of the Ptolemaida V power plant from a lignite to a natural gas combined cycle unit, outlining the phases and timeline of this transition.