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Brussels tables emergency EU permitting rules for renewables
The European Commission on Wednesday (10 November) tabled temporary emergency rules to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies like wind and solar, saying the ongoing energy crisis fuelled by Russia’s war in Ukraine calls for exceptional measures.
read more... 11/11/2022
Germany’s North-South renewables divide is intensifying
Germany, a world leader in renewable energy, is heavily divided between the North, where most wind power is installed, and the South, which leads in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.
read more... 31/10/2022
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Poland’s power grid needs €25 billion upgrade for renewables
Poland’s electricity network requires a major investment of at least €25 billion to enable the transition away from coal towards renewables and nuclear energy, according to a recent report on Poland’s energy transition.
read more... 28/10/2022
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Greece proposes power link to Austria, Germany
Greece has proposed building a cable that will carry electricity produced by renewables to Austria and southern Germany, its Energy Minister said on Thursday.
read more... 21/10/2022
EU countries eye scrapping 45% renewables target
EU countries are considering watering down the European Commission’s plan to ditch Russian fossil fuels, known as REPowerEU, including scrapping a proposed 45% renewable energy target for 2030, according to a document seen by EURACTIV.
read more... 13/10/2022