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EU leaders to debate ‘contagion effect’ of gas prices on electricity

At the insistence of Spain and other southern countries, EU leaders will instruct officials to look into the contagion effect of gas prices on electricity markets, according to draft summit conclusions seen by EURACTIV.

read more... 28/03/2022

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Bavarian minister calls for EUR 100bn renewables spending in Germany

Germany should inject EUR 100 billion (USD 109.3bn) to accelerate the expansion of green power in order to ensure its energy independence, according to Bavaria's energy minister Hubert Aiwanger.

read more... 08/03/2022

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EU drafts plan to ditch Russian gas

Europe needs to build up its renewable energy capacity and diversify its gas supply to end its dependency on Russian gas, according to a leaked draft of the EU’s communication on energy prices seen by EURACTIV.

read more... 04/03/2022

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Energy grid operators rule out ‘all electric’ scenario for Europe

Europe’s energy system cannot rely solely on renewable electricity and will need back-up from other energy carriers such as hydrogen, according to officials involved in mapping Europe’s future grid infrastructure.

read more... 23/02/2022

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Energy grid operators rule out ‘all electric’ scenario for Europe

Europe’s energy system cannot rely solely on renewable electricity and will need back-up from other energy carriers such as hydrogen, according to officials involved in mapping Europe’s future grid infrastructure.

read more... 23/02/2022

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