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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy Companies Penalized. UOKiK: Sold Clean Energy with Fear and Deception

Poland's UOKiK has penalized companies in the renewable energy sector for misleading advertising practices that exploited consumer fear.

Mar 23 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Students: Energy Sector Opens Wide Opportunities

Renewable energy and electrical engineering continue to attract students due to the high demand for specialists and the potential to contribute to future technologies.

Mar 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

At the Džūkste Biogas Metering Point, More Than 0.5 Million Cubic Meters of Gas Have Been Pumped Since Its Establishment

Since its establishment in late July 2025, the Džūkste biogas metering point has pumped over 0.5 million cubic meters of gas into the system, according to Latvia's Minister of Climate and Energy, Kaspars Melnis.

Mar 23 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The UN warns that "addiction to fossil fuels" destabilizes the climate and global security

The UN cautions that dependency on fossil fuels undermines climate stability and global security, urging a swift transition to renewable energy.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Energy Transition: The Greens' Outcry is Loud - but Unjustified

The article discusses the criticism from the Green party regarding proposals to reduce subsidies for renewable energy in Germany, arguing that the criticisms are unwarranted.

Mar 22 • 15:24 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'How long can any nation survive without oil?': Cuba faces repeated blackouts amid blockade

Cuba is experiencing severe power outages due to a failing national grid and a US oil blockade, with experts questioning the nation's capacity to manage without oil.

Mar 22 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇪 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
🇮🇳 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Test Center for Offshore Wind Power Components Will Be Established in the Country

South Korea plans to establish a domestic institution to test key components of large offshore wind turbines exceeding 15 megawatts from March to April 2024.

Mar 22 • 03:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Sweden will give money to wind power neighbors

The Swedish government is proposing compensation for residents living near new wind farms to increase local acceptance of renewable energy projects.

Mar 21 • 20:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The End of Long Charging Times? The First Quantum Battery Defies Logic

Researchers in Australia have developed a groundbreaking quantum battery that significantly reduces charging times, challenging traditional energy storage principles.

Mar 21 • 12:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

SV leader criticizes Rødt: Unwise and dramatic

SV leader Kirsti Bergstø criticized the Rødt party's proposal to cut investments in offshore wind energy, calling it unwise and emphasizing the importance of renewable energy for climate change mitigation.

Mar 21 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Airlines demand realism from the EU – Finnair: Synthetic fuel 5-7 times more expensive, and there is no production

European airlines are calling for more flexibility from the EU regarding the mandated blend of renewable synthetic aviation fuel, which they claim is not adequately available to meet future demands.

Mar 21 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Priit Lepasepp: Discrimination Against Electricity Consumers in Estonia

Priit Lepasepp, the CEO of the renewable energy company Sunly, claims that electricity consumers who produce their own energy in Estonia are being discriminated against.

Mar 21 • 05:21 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renewable Energies: Reiche Plans Drastic Cuts

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche announces significant cuts to renewable energy incentives, leading to concerns about the future of the energy transition.

Mar 20 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sutt: We need at least 100 more wind turbines

Estonia's Minister of Energy and Environment, Andres Sutt, emphasizes the need for more wind turbines to boost local energy production and reduce dependence on energy imports.

Mar 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

About a thousand landowners may receive a hydrogen pipeline on their land in Southwest Finland – impacts on livelihoods are concerning

The construction of a hydrogen pipeline in Southwest Finland could potentially affect about a thousand landowners and raises concerns regarding its impact on local livelihoods.

Mar 20 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: One Fifth Less Support for Renewable Energy

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche is proposing a reduction in support for renewable energy projects to focus on necessary wind and solar installations.

Mar 20 • 16:09 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
🇱🇹 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Uses the Bharat Electricity Platform to Unveil Its Success in the Energy Sector

Tanzania's Ministry of Energy showcased the country's advancements in the energy sector at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in India.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Power of Wind for Latvia's Future

Wind energy is emerging as a critical topic in Latvia’s development plans, reflecting its potential for economic growth and energy independence.

Mar 20 • 15:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

With its wind farms, Danish island of Samsø shows path forward during energy crisis

The Danish island of Samsø is pioneering the transition to renewable energy with its extensive wind farms, providing a model for energy resilience amid a global crisis.

Mar 20 • 13:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Olympia and NWG create NWG Arena: the sports center in Prato looks towards a national dimension

The transformation of Olympia into NWG Arena marks a significant step towards becoming a national model for sports, wellness, and training in Italy.

Mar 20 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state announced a new renewable electricity tender

Estonia's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Andres Sutt, has announced a significant tender for onshore wind energy aimed at increasing domestic clean electricity production and energy security.

Mar 20 • 10:46 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
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

Chinese stocks show resilience during recent oil market turmoil, bolstered by the country's investment in renewable energy.

Mar 20 • 08:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tesla plans to buy solar equipment from Chinese suppliers worth 2.9 billion dollars

Tesla is planning to purchase solar manufacturing equipment worth approximately $2.9 billion from Chinese suppliers to boost its solar capacity in the U.S.

Mar 20 • 06:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Not Collateral, But Trust and Relationships'...Declaration of Establishment of Value-Based Financial Cooperative

A declaration for the establishment of a value-based financial cooperative emphasizes trust and social relationships over traditional collateral, aiming to fund local community projects such as social housing and renewable energy.

Mar 20 • 06:07 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

LUSIS COMMENTS ⟩ Anyone who opposes the construction of wind and solar parks is not a friend of Latvia

The Latvian political party Suverēnā vara (SV) spearheads a citizen initiative against wind park construction, gathering over 14,000 signatures on Manabalss.lv.

Mar 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Unbelievable: China ignites the largest offshore wind turbine in the world, revealing it alters the local microclimate

China has launched a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine, the largest in the world, located near Hainan in the South China Sea, which is already impacting the local microclimate.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With social objectives: the Chinese giant Cofco obtained a novel credit for US$435 million

Cofco International secured a US$435 million renewable credit line from Standard Chartered, which is the first in the region focused exclusively on social impact in agriculture.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Experts link solar fire to poor installation, substandard products

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria attributes fire incidents involving solar energy systems to issues related to installation quality and component standards.

Mar 19 • 17:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway has a power queue because we lack network

Norway is facing significant power distribution issues due to inadequate electrical grid capacity, leading to substantial price differences and delays in industrial projects.

Mar 19 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PPC: Adjusted EBITDA of 2 billion by 2025 - Net profits of 450 million

PPC reported strong performances in 2025, achieving its business plan targets, with adjusted EBITDA reaching €2 billion and net profits at €450 million.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Šilenskis elected as president of the National Lithuanian Energy Association

D. Šilenskis has been elected president of the National Lithuanian Energy Association, succeeding Renaldas Radvila.

Mar 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The advance of renewables protects Spain against rising electricity prices due to war

A recent Ember report highlights how Spain's investment in solar and wind energy has shielded it from the rising electricity prices stemming from geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Airlines leaders demand EU to revoke blending obligation – Finnish entrepreneur believes they will get their way

European airlines are calling for a reduction in the EU's blending obligation for synthetic aviation fuel due to concerns over its immediate availability and cost.

Mar 19 • 13:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the new failure at the Björkvattnet wind farm: 'Of course not good at all'

A spokesperson for OX2 commented on the operational issues at Björkvattnet wind farm following a recent malfunction.

Mar 19 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Siliņa in Brussels: Greater self-sufficiency is needed in Europe

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa emphasized the need for greater self-sufficiency in Europe, particularly in renewable energy, during her arrival at the European Council meeting in Brussels.

Mar 19 • 12:36 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
National & Local

Sanchez: The war in Iran is 'illegal' and 'causes enormous damage'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his strong opposition to the war in the Middle East, calling it 'illegal'.

Mar 19 • 12:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court voids the construction permit of the solar power project based on wind power decision - solar power company to take the matter forward

Neoen Renewables Finland is appealing to the Supreme Administrative Court after a court decision revoked a construction permit for a solar power project in Orimattila.

Mar 19 • 11:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Brussels does not rule out intervention in the energy market. The reason: the war in the Middle East

Brussels is considering intervention in the energy market due to rising prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 11:42 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
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Singapore-headquartered GLP eyes 50% rent surge as China demand fuels logistics growth

GLP anticipates a significant increase in rent driven by rising demand in China's logistics sector and a strategic expansion into data centers and renewable energy.

Mar 19 • 09:00 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
🇩🇪 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

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