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Vattenfall to invest €83.5 million to upgrade a CHP power plant in Wedel, Germany

Vattenfall has announced it will invest €83.5 million (£64.2m) in a district heating project in Hamburg in an effort to upgrade the combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Wedel, Germany.

read more... 18/02/2016

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Germany rejects EU plan for surcharge on industry for renewable energy

Germany has rejected as undesirable European Commission plans to make industrial companies producing their own electricity pay a levy to aid fund a transition to green energy, as indicated in an economy ministry paper.

read more... 18/02/2016

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Serbia: day-ahead power exchange starts trading

Serbia's day-ahead power exchange SEEPEX started trading on Wednesday since the Balkan nation continues with plans to completely liberalize its energy market and make it more transparent.

read more... 18/02/2016

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Europe is missing 118 bln euros in funds for nuclear exit

Europe needs more than 118 billion euros ($132 billion) to dismantle its nuclear plants and manage nuclear waste storage, shows a European Commission working paper.

read more... 17/02/2016

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EDF to extend the life of four of its UK nuclear power stations by up to seven years

French energy firm EDF plans to prolong the lifespan of four from eight nuclear power plants in the UK.

read more... 16/02/2016

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