Beznau NPP in Switzerland to operate beyond 60 yearsSwiss utility Axpo has announced plans to invest additional CHF 350 million (approximately 9.5 billion CZK) to extend the operation of its Beznau nuclear power plant until 2033. The plant, which houses the oldest…
Cactus pear as a potential agricultural and energy source in ItalyA startup called Wakonda, founded by Andrea Ortenzi and his associates, has come up with an innovative approach to address agricultural challenges in southern Italy, particularly in the Puglia region, which has been…
Energy efficiency - a new, valuable, but technically complex financial assetIn 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) allocated over €21.3 billion to energy-related projects, with €8.3 billion specifically for energy efficiency—a significant increase from €2.1 billion in 2014. Despite this…
Number of solar systems in Thuringia explodedThe energy crisis in Germany has led to higher electricity prices. Last year, the number of solar systems in the Free State of Thuringia increased significantly by almost 24,000 to almost 69,000. According to the…
The Chukotka nuclear icebreaker launchedThe Chukotka, a 173-meter long nuclear-powered icebreaker, was ceremonially launched at the Baltic Shipyard, with Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasizing through a video link the importance of building a strong…
New systems for storing solar energy efficientlyThe International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that about 50% of global energy consumption is for heating, yet solar energy use in this sector is relatively low compared to fossil fuel energy sources. One challenge is the…
German grid operators will need billions of euros for green energy support next yearGermany's top four high-voltage energy transmission system operators (TSOs) will require 17.03 billion euros from the national budget in the new year to finance green electricity subsidies. From 2025, the German…
Next European Commission’s support needed for nuclear and renewablesMember countries of the European Nuclear Alliance have urged the next European Commission to recognize the importance of both nuclear and renewable energy in achieving Europe’s decarbonization goals. In a joint…
Individual countries' renewable energy targets are not sufficientA report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals that current government targets for renewable energy in individual countries will only achieve half the growth needed to meet the U.N. goal of…
The Team Europe approach to building international partnershipsThe EU has tried over the past five years to address global crises through international cooperation, particularly using the Team Europe approach. This mechanism brings together EU institutions, member states, and…
EU imported less energy products in Q2 of 2024 compared to Q2 2023In the second quarter of 2024, the EU imported €94.9 billion worth of energy products, totalling 177.9 million tonnes. Compared to the same quarter in 2023, energy imports dropped by 10.7% in value and 9.7% in net mass.
EU and IEA presented energy plan to get Ukraine through the coming winterOn September 19, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented a report on the measures that must be taken to improve Ukraine's energy…
