Canaries look to renewable solutions
Storage
El Hierro (pictured) is one of the smallest islands in Spain’s Canaries and the furthest from mainland Spain, covering just
All posts in renewables
|
Spain moves back to solar
Environment
After several years when the removal of public subsidies meant solar power failed to take advantage of the Iberian sun,
EU and China assess power link
Transmission
Scientific researchers for the EU have studied the feasibility of linking the power grids of Europe and China, in order
Fukushima breaks utility model
Policy
The 2011 earthquake led to three meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, last week forced Eon and RWE into
Sun and rain panel unveiled in China
Environment
Solar panels work most efficiently when the sun shines but a Chinese research team has announced a hybrid energy harvester
Šefcovic vows to back renewable budget
Transmission
European Commission’s vice president for energy Maroš Šefcovic has said he will push for continued support for renewables in negotiations
Deal to shake up German utilities
Transmission
A German deal to split Innogy between RWE and Eon could create a model for European utilities that includes the
Commission unveils green strategy
Policy
The European Commission is unveiling its strategy for a financial system to support climate and sustainable-development goals. Asset managers and
101 cities break 70% renewable mark: report
Environment
The number of cities around the world generating at least 70 per cent of their total electricity supplies from renewable
Renewable staff happiest: study
Consumption
The Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) in its second annual report has analysed more than 20,000 energy-sector employees. Digitalisation and
34% renewables ‘feasible’: study
Environment
The European Union can reach a 34-per-cent share of renewable energy by 2030 in order to meet its 2015 Paris
RWE looks to boost Croat stake
Consumption
German energy provider RWE is hoping to boost its market share in Croatia to a 10-per-cent stake, according to Karl
MEPs move to end coal subsidies
Consumption
The European Parliament has moved to impose strict rules on coal subsidies but faces the challenge of winning member states’ approval. MEPs
Balearics unveil renewable targets
Environment
Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera and Mallorca will transition to 100-per-cent renewable electricity by 2050 under an ambitious regional climate law. The
BP profits double in year
Industry
Annual profits at BP have more than doubled in the last 12 months, reaching €4.9 billion in 2017 on the