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More funding to progress UK nuclear-generated hydrogen project
An EDF-led consortium has been awarded UK government funding to further develop plans to use heat and electricity from Heysham 2 to create hydrogen for use in the production of asphalt and cement. Earlier this year, a feasibility study demonstrated the significant benefit the project would bring in proving how nuclear could power hydrogen electrolysis.
read more... 15/09/2023
EU's von der Leyen pledges more support for wind industry
The European Union will put forward a package of measures to support its wind power industry as renewable energy companies struggle with challenges including inflation, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
read more... 14/09/2023
EU Parliament passes bill hiking renewable energy targets
European Union lawmakers gave their final approval on Tuesday to legally binding targets to expand renewable energy faster this decade, a central part of Europe's plans to curb climate change and shift away from fossil fuels.
read more... 13/09/2023
BP commits to Germany with $11 billion low-carbon investment push
BP plans to invest up to 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) in low-carbon fuels, renewables and EV charging in Germany by the end of the decade to rival local power firms, as competition over the energy transition of Europe's largest economy intensifies.
read more... 13/09/2023
EU’s hydrogen economy struggles to pick up pace
Demand for renewable hydrogen in Europe is expected to hit 8.5 million tonnes by 2030, far below the EU’s planned 20 million tonnes, according to the industry, which calls for a shift in strategy to ramp up supply and demand.
read more... 07/09/2023