Members states agree to renewable targets
Policy
By 2030, the EU will have to generate 32 per cent of its energy from renewable sources and reach an
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Poland eyes wind to meet 2020 targets
Policy
Poland has relaxed 2016 restrictions on onshore wind energy ahead of the Cop24 climate conference on December 2-14 in the
Malta-Sicily gas pipeline vital for EU: Mizzi
Environment
The Malta-Sicily gas pipeline is a priority for the European Union as it aims to end Maltese energy isolation, said energy
Greek island provides landmark renewable example
Storage
The Greek island of Tilos is set to become the first in the Mediterranean to be autonomously powered by renewable
Coal use rises amid gas price hike
Transmission
High gas prices across Europe have triggered a resurgence in electricity generation from coal as it becomes the cheaper option,
Chinese panels to boost Irish solar sector
Environment
The decision by the European Union to scrap restrictions on Chinese solar imports will stimulate Ireland’s renewable sector, according to
German projects provide EU model
Environment
In Germany, the price paid for solar-generated electricity within communities is presenting a model for the rest of Europe to
EU agrees 32% renewable target
Policy
The European Union agreed yesterday (Thursday) to increase the share of renewable-energy contribution to 32 per cent by 2030 after
Nissan ditches diesel in EU
Storage
Nissan is to phase out diesel from its cars in Europe, becoming the latest manufacturer to ditch the polluting fuel
Ireland faces fines for renewable failure: commissioner
Policy
Ireland faces fines of around €600 million a year from the European Union for failing to meet renewable energy targets
Belgium hails nuclear-free future
Policy
Belgium has approved an energy pact to phase out nuclear power between 2022 and 2025. The federal government signed off
Dutch disappoint with renewable record
Environment
The Netherlands is near the bottom of a table on renewable energy use in Europe, according to the statistics agency
EU set to enact building rules
Environment
EU ambassadors have confirmed the political agreement reached between Estonia and the European Parliament in December on the revised directive
Diesel slump to hit EU CO2 targets
Storage
The EU’s 2020 targets for 95g/km carbon dioxide for cars is becoming less likely as customers ditch diesel vehicles, the