Energy
Exposed: Uncontrolled Biogas Expansion Funded by Public Purse
A new report from the Methane Matters coalition – a consortium of civil society organisations – finds that The EU has handed the biogas industry billions of euros of public money to expand, without ensuring adequate environmental controls. The consortium warns that without an…
The largest French offshore wind farm is being built off the coast of Normandy
The largest French offshore wind farm is set to be built off the coast of Normandy: TotalEnergies has won the AO8 auction for the development of Centre-Manche 2, which will become France’s biggest offshore wind project to date, with a…
More yield on the trapezoidal sheet: K2 Dome 6 solutions for PV elevation – now digitally plannable
Trapezoidal sheet metal roofs are indispensable on agricultural and industrial buildings – such as barns, warehouses or production facilities – due to their robustness, durability, and versatility. However, for the installation of photovoltaic systems, they place special demands on planning…
Space-Based Solar Panels Could Cut Europe’s Need for Land Renewables by 80%
Solar energy harvested in space could be a game-changer for Europe’s energy transition, potentially reducing the need for land-based renewables by up to 80 percent, according to a new study by researchers at King’s College London. Published in the prestigious…
European Commission Proposes Record EU Budget to Boost Competitiveness – But Wind Needs a Dedicated Fund
WindEurope welcomes the ambition. The proposal simplifies and harmonises funding rules, and provides more flexibility and support for infrastructure, innovation, and industrial decarbonisation. This is good news for Europe’s clean tech industries, ensuring they can deliver an economy that’s secure,…
Solar Trees: A New Chance for Solar Energy Development Without Destroying Forests
The global expansion of solar energy often comes with a high ecological cost—massive deforestation to make way for solar panels, creating a deep conflict between the need for renewable energy and the preservation of natural ecosystems. However, new research conducted…
New gas routes from Greece via Bulgaria to Ukraine
The Independent Natural Gas Transmission Operator of the Greece–Bulgaria Interconnector (ICGB) has announced the launch of two new cross-border routes – Route 2 and Route 3 – within the framework of the Vertical Gas Corridor, a strategic initiative connecting the…