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France unveils 2030 energy targets, criticised by environmental NGOs
The document that sets out France’s 2030 energy targets and was submitted for public consultation that the Energy Ministry unveiled on Wednesday has insufficient data to judge the actions taken by the public authorities, the Climate Action Network France said on Wednesday.
read more... 24/11/2023
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German hard coal importers want extended run times for reserve plants
Germany's hard coal importers want the Berlin government to prolong the operation of hard coal-to-power generation plants enlisted in last year's energy crisis beyond the targeted end of March 2024, the VDKi lobby said on Tuesday.
read more... 22/11/2023
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EC allows Italy to extend EUR 1.7bn in state aid to agrivoltaics
The European Commission (EC) has given the go-ahead to Italy for its EUR-1.7-billion (USD 1.82bn) state aid scheme targeting dual-use projects combining solar power generation and agricultural activities, better known as agrivoltaic plants.
read more... 13/11/2023
France reinvests in EV charging infrastructure to meet EU targets
The French government announced on Friday (27 October) new funding for the roll-out of electric vehicle charging points to match the development pace set by the EU’s new alternative fuel infrastructure regulation.
read more... 31/10/2023
Daily (30.10.2023): Oil prices jumped by 3% on Friday due to escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices posted a significant 3% surge on Friday due to the U.S. strikes in Syria targeting sites connected to Iran. These strikes raised concerns about an escalation in Middle East geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to disruptions in oil supply in the region. Consequently, Brent crude settled at $90.48 per barrel, and WTI crude closed at $85.54 per barrel.
read more... 30/10/2023