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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate

Germany's government faces criticism for abandoning its ambitious renewable energy legislation in favor of allowing the continued use of fossil fuels.

Feb 25 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mavros: The PPC Group has doubled its installed capacity in Romania – Targeting 2 GW of renewable energy by the end of the year

The PPC Group has doubled its installed capacity in Romania and aims to reach 2 GW of renewable energy by the end of the year, as shared by its Deputy CEO during a major energy conference in Bucharest.

Feb 24 • 10:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built his own hydroelectric power station from scratch and now lives with his own energy, independent of the grid

A man in Argentina has successfully built a mini hydroelectric power station to supply his home with energy independent of the electricity grid.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis 'do not trust' warning as people told 'don't be fooled'

Martin Lewis warns the public against trusting callers falsely claiming to be associated with him, particularly regarding grants for renewables.

Feb 22 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Enel buys renewables in the United States for 1.3 billion

Enel has announced the acquisition of wind and solar facilities in the United States worth 1.3 billion euros, aiming to boost growth and profitability ahead of their new industrial plan.

Feb 22 • 05:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese clean energy magnate warns that the AI boom will overload the global power grid

Chinese wind turbine magnate Zhang Lei warns that the increasing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence could push millions into energy poverty unless more investment is made in renewable sources.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Edison, restructuring of the boxes. Revenues up to 17.7 billion

Edison reports a 2025 revenue increase to 17.74 billion euros, amidst significant investment risks and a potential restructuring of operations due to new energy legislation.

Feb 19 • 06:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Transmission Technology: Beijing Plans a Global Super Grid

China is developing ultrahigh voltage (UHV) transmission lines to establish a global energy network powered by its renewable energy, with ambitions to set this technology as a standard internationally.

Feb 19 • 06:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Guterres defends renewables while Trump threatens to leave the International Energy Agency for promoting the green transition

UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in the face of Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the International Energy Agency.

Feb 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Is the waste of energy the fault of renewables?

The article discusses Brazil's rapid adoption of solar and wind energy, highlighting the challenges associated with integrating these sources into a historically hydroelectric-dominated power system.

Feb 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Strategy: France's Nuclear Plan

France's new energy strategy, aimed at increasing the role of nuclear energy, faces immediate challenges as Marine Le Pen of the National Rally announces plans to contest it.

Feb 15 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: Greg Abbott promotes nuclear growth and the energy sector

Texas is advancing an energy strategy that combines traditional sources with advanced nuclear technology and renewable energies, positioning the state as a leader in the United States' energy development under Governor Greg Abbott's initiative.

Feb 15 • 15:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fossils, nuclear, renewables... Understanding the future PPE and the French energy mix in five graphics

France is set to unveil its new energy roadmap, detailing its energy consumption and sources for the next decade.

Feb 12 • 13:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does the energy sector endure harsher winters?

Paulina GrÄ…dzik confirms the safety of Poland's energy sector during extreme cold, highlighting record demands and generation levels.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Less Renewables, More Nuclear: What the Multi-Year Energy Programming Really Contains

France's new Multi-Year Energy Programming (PPE 3) emphasizes nuclear energy over renewable options, aiming to address energy sovereignty, carbon neutrality, and price competitiveness for the next decade.

Feb 12 • 10:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Policy: How Renewables are Maturing

Germany's energy policy is evolving with new proposals by Minister Katherina Reiche aimed at enhancing the flexibility of grid operators to stabilize the system and reduce electricity costs.

Feb 9 • 20:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expansion of Renewables: Wealthy Shake the Fundamental Principle of the Energy Transition

Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics is set to revise regulations for the expansion of renewable energy and the energy grid.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Argentina seal regional alliance to accelerate solar energy

Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Argentina have formed a regional alliance to enhance the development of solar and renewable energy in Latin America amid rising global demand for clean electricity.

Feb 9 • 05:39 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Shanxi, traditionally known for its coal production, has seen renewable energy capacity officially surpass coal-fired generation, symbolizing a significant shift in China's energy strategy.

Feb 4 • 00:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Extending the life of the Almaraz nuclear power plant may stifle renewables and raise electricity bills in the long run

The National Security Council is reviewing the request from Iberdrola, Endesa, and Naturgy to extend the operation of the Almaraz nuclear plant until 2030, while a study by Greenpeace suggests that this extension may delay the adoption of renewable energy.

Feb 3 • 10:22 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese power stocks surge on State Grid’s record US$574 billion investment plan

Chinese power stocks experienced a surge following State Grid's announcement of a historic $574 billion investment plan aimed at upgrading power networks and supporting renewable energy initiatives.

Jan 16 • 04:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The European Commission opens proceedings against Belgium for processing lawsuits against Spain regarding cuts to renewables

The European Commission has initiated proceedings against Belgium for handling lawsuits from investors over Spain's long-standing cuts to renewable energy incentives, which have resulted in the blockage of Spanish assets.

Jan 8 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Fedea proposes a fund of 100 million to compensate rural areas affected by renewables

Fedea has proposed a fund of 100 million euros to compensate rural areas impacted by renewable energy projects in Spain.

Jan 2 • 18:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

New life for coal-fired power plants. Will Poland learn lessons from the blackout in Spain?

The article explores the potential lessons Poland can learn from Spain's blackouts regarding the future role of coal-fired power plants in stabilizing the energy system without using coal.

Jan 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

How the Polish energy mix is changing: Summary of key changes in 2025

The article discusses the increase in energy production from renewable sources in Poland and highlights the significance of the European Commission's agreement on market derogation until 2028.

Dec 29 • 12:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Electricity prices in 2026 expected to be stable or falling, according to the Federal Network Agency – subsidies and renewables as reasons

Germany's Federal Network Agency predicts stable or falling electricity prices in 2026, driven by renewable energy expansion and potential subsidies, while also calling for fairer grid cost distribution.

Dec 27 • 00:47 UTC

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