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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Magnetic storm has arrived! The Northern Lights are blazing across Finland

A magnetic storm has led to widespread sightings of the Northern Lights across Finland, with vibrant displays reported in several cities.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

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

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

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Electricity prices changed sharply again: explaining what caused such a drastic change

Electricity prices have dropped significantly in the Baltic states due to increased wind and solar energy production and decreased consumption.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Chemical Industry Wants More Nuclear Power in Finland - Warns About Soaring Prices

The Finnish Chemical Industry Federation advocates for increased nuclear power to ensure energy availability and stabilize electricity prices amid fluctuating wind and solar power production.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Price Breakthrough in the Battery Market: Storage Costs Decrease, Renewable Energy Becomes More Expensive

Global battery storage costs have plummeted to record lows, while renewable energy technology prices, particularly for wind and solar, have increased due to various factors.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Solar and wind power to increase security and reduce costs

Italy's energy transition is aiming for 50% renewable energy production by 2025, which will enhance energy independence and stabilize costs for consumers and businesses.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Electricity Production: Almost 60 Percent of Electricity from Renewable Sources

In Germany, renewable sources constituted 58.6% of electricity supplied to the grid in 2025, with a record year for solar energy despite a slight overall decrease in their share of total production.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

WA government moves to make wind, solar farms pay their host communities

The WA government has introduced guidelines requiring renewable energy developers to compensate host communities, aiming to implement a system of community benefit funds.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Implements Renewable Energy 'Output Control' for the First Time Due to Increased Solar Power Generation in Good Weather

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has conducted its first 'output control' of renewable energy, limiting solar and wind generation due to an excess supply caused by good weather conditions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy under Market Pressure: Challenges and Solutions for Producers at the PSEW Forum 2026

The article discusses the challenges faced by renewable energy sources in Poland, focusing on wind and solar energy as key components of the country's energy transition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Megabatteries Hit by 'Stupid Fines'

Denmark is falling behind on large battery storage systems because of tariffs and fees that hinder the storage of solar and wind energy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Megabatteries are a Swiss Army knife in the climate crisis. But in Denmark, they get a 'fool's fine'

Denmark is lagging in the adoption of megabatteries, which are essential for storing solar and wind energy, due to tariffs and fees that hinder their implementation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Energy transition without natural gas: vision of the future or leap into the void?

Ecuador grapples with the feasibility of a real energy transition without natural gas, questioning if renewable energy sources alone can meet the country's needs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Sailing giants return: are these sails useful too?

Modern ships that capture solar energy and wind like Viking ships are making a comeback, raising questions about their efficiency compared to traditional steel cargo vessels.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RAIN EPLER: Estonian energy policy needs focus, not slogans

Estonian lawmaker Rain Epler argues that the current EU and Estonian energy policy, which prioritizes uncontrolled renewable energy sources like wind and solar, is fundamentally flawed and poses strategic risks.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Soon you will see something really nice in the sky

An increase in solar wind is expected this weekend, raising the chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Finland.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

New Goals: France Fully Embraces Nuclear Energy

France is refocusing its energy policy by prioritizing nuclear power while scaling back wind and solar expansion, with plans for at least six new nuclear reactors by 2035.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal... The 'together at the same time' energy policy of Sรฉbastien Lecornu

The French government's long-awaited energy programming plan, to be presented by Prime Minister Sรฉbastien Lecornu, has faced delays and revisions, including a shift from a proposed law to a decree.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Wind and solar power generation reached a maximum of 4900 GW last year... China and developing countries outpace G7

Wind and solar energy generation reached an unprecedented capacity of 4900 GW last year, with China and developing countries surpassing the G7.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wind Howling, Sunlight Shining... The Meteorological Administration Helps Select Locations for Renewable Energy

The Korea Meteorological Administration has launched a platform to publicly provide wind and sunlight information to support the expansion of renewable energy in the country.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Relief in Electricity Prices Will Soon Come in Several Ways

Electricity prices are expected to decrease soon due to increased supply from heat, wind, and solar energy, as well as reduced demand during milder weather conditions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What other alternatives for electricity generation should Ecuador consider?

Experts suggest Ecuador explore various energy generation alternatives, such as solar, wind, and energy efficiency campaigns to meet growing demand.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Iberdrola skyrockets electricity production in Spain with gas and solar energy

Iberdrola has reported a significant increase in its electricity production in Spain for 2025, leveraging gas and solar energy, with offshore wind technology also showing a global growth of 38%.

Feb 7 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil is already wasting almost a Belo Monte in renewable energy

Brazil has wasted about 20% of its potential solar and wind energy production in 2025, equivalent to the output of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant for ten months, due to cuts aimed at managing overproduction.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Why is China building so many coal-fired power plants?

Despite a significant increase in solar and wind energy production, China has opened more coal-fired power plants in 2025 than in previous years, with over 50 new facilities launched.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cyber Attacks on Polish Energy Sector. Energy Minister Miล‚osz Motyka Confirms

Energy Minister Miล‚osz Motyka confirmed that there were attempts to attack solar and wind installations across Poland last year, but all attempts were unsuccessful and the energy system remained stable.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Bartล‚omiej Sawicki: Energetic Word of the Year? Balancing

Data from the Polish Power Grid (PSE) for the first 11 months of 2025 indicate a rising but uneven share of renewable energy sources in Poland's electricity production, with wind power increasing but overall energy from it decreasing.

Dec 30 โ€ข 18:24 UTC

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