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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 industry sceptical of power tax cut plan
German energy experts and industry representatives are sceptical of a government plan to cut industrial power taxes, with the details still ambiguous and some arguing more was needed to ensure competitiveness with other nations.
read more... 21/11/2023
National Grid Launches Massive $52 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul
National Grid has announced a wide range of policies and investments aimed at upgrading the U.K. and U.S. grid systems and tackling the backlog of energy projects waiting to be connected. While this is optimistic for the energy infrastructure of the two countries, climate activists are concerned that some of the moves may deter investment in renewable energy projects as the connectivity outlook remains uncertain. In addition, energy experts have repeatedly stated the enormous magnitude of the task of upgrading the U.K. and U.S. grid systems, with a multitude of challenges standing in the way of achieving the goal.
read more... 20/11/2023
Europe primed for industrial reboot after key power price deals
Mainland Europe's two largest economies have reached key power price deals this month that should set the stage for increased power consumption by industry from 2024 onwards.
read more... 16/11/2023
Nuclear, windfall profits in focus as EU electricity reform talks near finishing line
Financing for nuclear and the redistribution of potential windfall profits made by electricity operators remain key sticking points as EU legislators prepare for talks on Thursday (16 November) to reform the bloc’s electricity market.
read more... 15/11/2023