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After the Energy Collapse, a New Debate on the Role of Nuclear Energy in Spain

On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced one of the most significant blackouts in their recent history. Within seconds, the power system of the Iberian Peninsula collapsed, leaving millions of people...

Switzerland Tests Solar System Between Railway Tracks

Swiss startup Sun-Ways has officially launched the first removable solar power plant installed between active railway tracks. This marks a significant step toward full integration of solar technology into railway networks, with the...

Big Plans for Batteries in Europe – Will They Come True?

Due to the key role of batteries, especially in the automotive industry, many companies are striving to start production in Europe. The announced production capacities by 2030 exceed two terawatt-hours annually. However,...

China Develops New Strategy: Electric Vehicles as Standard by 2035

The Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become...

Major Carbon Capture Investment to Create Thousands of Jobs in the UK

The United Kingdom has launched the construction of a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, expected to create over 2,000 new jobs. The project is part of the UK Government’s broader...

Drop in Rare Earth Imports to the EU – A Shift in Supply Strategy?

In 2024, the European Union imported 12,900 tonnes of rare earth elements, marking a 29.3 percent decrease compared to the previous year. At the same time, exports remained relatively stable at 5,500...

European Commission Launches Public Consultation on the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy

On March 31, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming European Union Bioeconomy Strategy, which is scheduled for adoption by the end of the year. The bioeconomy is an...

United States Imposes 25 percent Tariffs on Countries Importing Oil from Venezuela

The United States has tightened its economic policy toward Venezuela’s energy sector and all those cooperating with it. The Trump administration has announced that it “will not tolerate” the involvement of any...

The International Significance of Greenland’s Elections – A Matter of Energy and Strategic Interests

In recent times, Greenland has increasingly found itself at the center of global attention, a stark contrast to its previous status. Due to statements from political circles, particularly in the United States,...

Chicago’s Municipal Buildings Powered by 100 percent Renewable Energy

As of January 1, 2025, Chicago has transitioned to fully supplying all of its more than 400 municipal buildings with energy from renewable sources. This number includes two international airports as well...

Global Battery Market: China Leads, Europe Seeks Solutions

The global battery market is undergoing rapid development driven by soaring demand and declining prices. According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 2024 marks a turning point for...

Turkish RES Auctions: Large Projects Face Challenges, but the Solution Lies in Reforms

In 2016, Turkey launched auctions for Renewable Energy Resource Zones (YEKA) to develop large-scale solar and wind projects while simplifying land allocation and promoting domestic production of renewable energy equipment. Although the...

What Happens When Almost an Entire Country Loses Power – Chile’s Curfew

Chile experienced one of the most severe power outages in the last decade on February 25, 2025, when an unexpected collapse of the electrical system in the afternoon hours led to a...

Almost 48 Million Europeans Cannot Afford Heating – Half of Them Are Employed

As temperatures drop, the number of people across the European Union who are unable to heat their homes is rising. New data published by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reveals that...

Indoor Air Can Be More Polluted Than Outdoor Air

People can be exposed to polluted air inside their homes, even if outdoor air quality is good, reveals a new study. Researchers from the University of Birmingham used low-cost sensors and innovative techniques...

Indonesia Plans to Expand Coal Power Plants – How Will This Affect Climate Goals?

Indonesia, in its latest National Electricity Master Plan for the period 2024–2060 (RUKN), has outlined the expansion of coal power plant capacity and an increase in coal production. According to EMBER, if...
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