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Slovakia receives counterproposal to nuclear energy tax from utility SE
Slovakia's dominant utility has submitted a counterproposal to plans for a tax on "excess profit" on nuclear power output due to be discussed in Parliament this week, the Economy Ministry said on Monday.
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ESB unveils 5GW renewables vision
ESB has announced plans to increase its renewable generation portfolio from almost 1GW to 5GW.
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Daily (15.02.2022): Oil prices soared to seven-year highs on Monday amid fears of Russian attack on Ukraine
Oil prices extended gains on Monday, to hit their highest levels in more than seven years as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine kept the market on the edge. Hence, Brent crude increased by 2.2% to $96.48 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude soared by 2.5% to end at $95.46 a barrel.
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Daily (14.02.2022): Energy markets surged on Friday, amid escalating tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border
Oil prices increased sharply on Friday, as US defense officials anticipated Russian forces to commence the invasion in the coming weeks. As a result, Brent crude soared by 3.3% to $94.44 a barrel and WTI oil jumped by 3.6% to $93.10 a barrel.
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Power grid flexibility vital to ‘avoid blackouts’
Batteries and hydrogen can provide the necessary flexibility for Europe’s electricity grid to avoid blackouts in an energy system increasingly dominated by intermittent wind and solar, said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commission vice-president in charge of foresight.
read more... 14/02/2022