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🇳🇴 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
🇩🇪 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
🇰🇷 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
🇳🇴 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Has received power for data center in Mo i Rana

T1 Energy has been approved for a 50 megawatt capacity allocation for a data center in Mo i Rana, Norway, as they pivot from earlier plans regarding battery projects to capitalize on lower costs and plentiful resources in the region.

Mar 18 • 12:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to help Cuba with solar energy amid US oil blockade and total power outage

China is set to bolster its support for Cuba by implementing solar energy projects during an energy crisis that has left millions without power.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Newspaper: Trump considers new strategy to eliminate offshore wind

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating agreements with TotalEnergies to abandon planned offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast in exchange for financial compensation.

Mar 17 • 10:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Approval of Subordinate Regulations for Offshore Wind Power Law... Nationally Led 'Planned Site' System

The South Korean government has implemented a new 'planned site' system for offshore wind power projects, centralizing the site selection and permitting processes, but this has raised concerns about environmental impacts.

Mar 17 • 05:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Woori Financial Group establishes 500 billion won regional infrastructure fund for investments in solar and offshore wind

Woori Financial Group has announced the establishment of a 500 billion won infrastructure fund aimed at supporting balanced regional development through investments in renewable energy projects.

Mar 17 • 01:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy is No Longer the Future, but the Everyday Business

The report highlights a significant increase in photovoltaic project capacity in Poland, indicating a shift towards larger solar energy projects.

Mar 15 • 18:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Announces three project waves: - Will be incredibly exciting

Equinor plans to develop 75 seabed projects over the next decade, launching them in waves depending on industry reception.

Mar 13 • 21:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After President Yoon’s Town Hall in North Jeolla... Will Saemangeum Development Accelerate and Achieve a Region-Wide Transportation Network?

Following President Yoon's town hall meeting in North Jeolla, there is growing interest in whether the Saemangeum development and regional transportation projects will translate into actionable government policies.

Mar 8 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Overview: What is the two billion from emissions trading spent on?

Estonia has received two billion euros from the European Union's emissions trading system, which has been allocated to various sectors including transportation, energy efficiency of buildings, and renewable energy projects.

Mar 6 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Overview: What the two billion from emissions trading is spent on

Estonia has received two billion euros from the EU's emissions trading system, funding transportation, energy efficiency in buildings, and renewable energy projects.

Mar 6 • 02:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reinsalu: continuing with chance-based energy is not a solution

Estonian politician Urmas Reinsalu criticizes the government's decision to initiate a new tender for renewable energy, arguing it is not justified and questioning the effectiveness of government guarantees in energy projects.

Mar 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Compulsory land acquisition amendments leave farmers 'gutted'

Victorian farmers are devastated after amendments to compulsory land acquisition laws allow transmission companies to acquire private land for renewable energy projects without completing environmental assessments.

Mar 5 • 07:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

2026 will be the year of grants for companies. Experts say this may be the last chance

Experts warn that 2026 may be the last significant opportunity for companies to secure European Union grants, urging immediate action for ambitious projects.

Mar 5 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Energy Debate: The government plans to back major investments instead of subsidies

Estonian government is shifting its energy strategy towards guarantees for large projects instead of subsidies to stabilize electricity prices.

Mar 4 • 20:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Genneia closes financing with BID Invest for up to US$320 million for new renewable projects

Genneia secures financing from BID Invest for renewable energy projects totaling up to $320 million, with an initial $185 million agreement for solar parks and energy storage systems in Argentina.

Mar 4 • 15:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Politics live: PM talks to UAE leader about stranded Australians; Allan reveals start date for legal right to work from home

The NSW Investment Delivery Authority has endorsed a range of significant projects including renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure developments worth a total of $34.4 billion.

Mar 3 • 19:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

EverWind lands more than $240M in financing for N.S. wind and hydrogen projects

EverWind Fuels has secured $240 million to develop wind and green hydrogen projects in Nova Scotia, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy in the region.

Mar 3 • 12:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Six arrested and searches at Forestalia's offices in an operation about irregular renewable contracts

Authorities have arrested six individuals linked to Forestalia as part of a corruption investigation involving irregular contracts for renewable energy projects.

Mar 3 • 11:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: District of Dachau Could Produce More Solar Power

The Dachau district's environmental and traffic committee is exploring potential photovoltaic projects on public land and buildings to increase solar energy production.

Mar 2 • 09:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social Alarm Over the Flood of Biogas Plants: How to Differentiate Good Projects from Bad Ones?

There is growing public concern in Spain regarding the surge in biogas and biomethane projects, prompting the need to distinguish between well-designed and poorly planned facilities.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The EC allocated €360.4 million of RRF funds to Lithuania

The European Commission has approved a payment of €360.4 million to Lithuania as part of its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan, focusing on green technology and renewable energy projects.

Feb 27 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renewable rollout leaves $600k repair bill for road 'bogholes'

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

REA confirms progress on $750m solar projects

Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency reports significant advancements in a $750 million solar initiative aimed at enhancing electricity access for millions.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czopek, PSEW: Let's Utilize Polish Potential!

Piotr Czopek, vice president of the Polish Wind Energy Association, emphasizes the need for a long-term vision and predictable investment projects for Polish companies to effectively participate in large-scale infrastructure ventures.

Feb 25 • 18:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mixed contracts with CFE, against the clock

The Mexican government has extended the registration deadline for mixed contracts involving renewable energy projects with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) due to time constraints faced by interested companies.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The Problem Is Not Money, But Design": Announcement of 9 Policy Demands for 'Social Finance'

A summit on social finance highlighted the need for structural reforms to support community-driven projects and enhance the role of social finance in addressing local needs in South Korea.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'There's a new definition of NIMBY: Next, it might be you'

The article discusses the growing opposition to onshore wind farms in Wales, as local groups protest against government plans for renewable energy projects they believe will harm the countryside.

Feb 19 • 16:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Has received offshore wind applications worth 9 billion kroner: - Great interest

Five companies have applied for a total of 9 billion kroner in support for floating offshore wind projects in Norway, indicating significant interest in the sector despite rising costs and uncertainties.

Feb 18 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Enemies of Trump', US offshore wind companies struggle to survive

US offshore wind companies are racing to operationalize their projects amid efforts by Donald Trump to halt their progress.

Feb 16 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mandatory Planning for Solar Power Threatens Over One Hundred Projects in Finland – Hausjärvi Still Expects Millions in Revenue

A proposed law in Finland may stall over one hundred planned solar power projects due to new mandatory planning requirements for facilities larger than 50 hectares.

Feb 16 • 11:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Cheap Electricity in Summer, Expensive in Winter - Price Fluctuations Hinder Energy Production Projects

High electricity prices in winter and low prices during summer are causing financing challenges for energy project developers in Latvia and Lithuania.

Feb 16 • 08:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump Administration Will Appeal Rulings on Ørsted Projects

The Trump administration plans to appeal federal court decisions that allowed the resumption of construction on several offshore wind projects by the Danish company Ørsted after previously ordering work to halt.

Feb 11 • 16:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New leadership at Repsol Mexico

Repsol has appointed Jesús Chillón as the new country manager in Mexico to enhance its operations and strategic development in the country.

Feb 11 • 08:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Decline of American Investments in Clean Energy: What are the Reasons?

American investments in clean energy have decreased significantly due to policy changes implemented by President Donald Trump that canceled or suspended projects worth $24 billion last year.

Feb 10 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More pollution and higher energy costs: critics condemn Trump’s anti-environment agenda

Critics are condemning Trump’s energy policies for exacerbating pollution and increasing electricity costs, as legal challenges arise against his administration's rollback of renewable energy projects in favor of fossil fuel initiatives.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Government makes major announcement 'driving energy bills down for good'

The UK government has approved new renewable energy projects aimed at reducing energy bills by over 50% while facing local opposition concerning landscape preservation.

Feb 10 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK backs biggest English onshore windfarm in a decade among 190 green energy projects

The UK government has supported the largest onshore windfarm in a decade as part of 190 energy projects aimed at creating a virtually zero carbon power grid by 2030.

Feb 10 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes

The UK government has announced a pledge of up to £1 billion for community green energy schemes to enhance local energy ownership and reduce skepticism towards renewable projects.

Feb 9 • 22:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The network law must eliminate projects that block the development of renewable energy

The Polish government emphasizes the need for a network law to address the challenges posed by unfulfilled energy project connections.

Feb 9 • 14:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Can Villages Earning from Sunlight and Wind Spread Across the Country?

Busan's initiative to equip 60 schools with solar energy systems aims to channel profits into student welfare, while Gwangju is establishing a farming solar energy zone linked with RE100 companies.

Feb 8 • 20:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Estonia strengthens energy resilience - one of the largest mainland European battery energy storage parks "Hertz 1" opens in Kyso

The opening of "Hertz 1" marks a historic milestone in the Baltic energy sector, featuring a significant 200 MWh storage capacity as part of strategic projects aimed at stabilizing the regional electricity system after synchronization with the continental European grid.

Feb 6 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Metlen: Agreement with Schroders Greencoat for the sale of a portfolio of 7 photovoltaic projects

Schroders Greencoat has agreed to acquire a portfolio of seven photovoltaic projects in the UK from METLEN Energy & Metals, which includes both operational and developmental projects.

Feb 5 • 06:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

SilverBlue acquires Solage and will invest 500 million pesos in renewable energy projects in Mexico

SilverBlue has announced the acquisition of Solage for 500 million pesos, aimed at strengthening its portfolio in clean energy and energy efficiency projects in Mexico.

Feb 4 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Favorable Loans for Solar and Wind Power Plants for Electricity Producers

The government is set to offer favorable loans for solar and wind power projects from Thursday until March 1, as part of efforts to enhance energy security and facilitate investment in renewable energy.

Feb 3 • 09:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Surprising Situation in the Photovoltaic Market: 'Shock for the Sector'

Expert Grzegorz Wiśniewski assesses that the Polish photovoltaic market is shifting towards larger projects despite the challenging market conditions.

Jan 16 • 12:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Britons are building the largest offshore wind farm for clean energy

Britain has awarded contracts for a record number of offshore wind farm projects as part of efforts to boost clean electricity sources, including what could be the world's largest offshore wind farm located off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea.

Jan 14 • 08:37 UTC

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