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16th IRENA Assembly: 40 Innovations for More Resilient and Equitable Energy Systems
The Sixteenth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was held in Abu Dhabi, marking the first major international energy gathering of 2026. The Assembly took place under the theme Mobilising Humanity: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity, with the…
Air Pollution Claims Nearly 7 Million Lives Worldwide Each Year
Air pollution represents the single greatest environmental risk to human health and is linked to nearly 7 million premature deaths every year, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO estimates show that as many as 89 percent…
Germany: Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant Being Commissioned
The German energy company RWE (Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk) has recently begun the commissioning process of Europe’s largest green hydrogen production facility. The plant is located in Lingen, in western Germany, and, as reported by international media, this is the first phase…
Expansion of the Grid in Germany – How Many Kilometers of Transmission Lines Are Needed
The Federal Network Agency in Germany has published an updated overview of the current status and expected further development of the electricity grid, within the approval procedures for grid construction under its authority. To meet the requirements of the energy…
China Shifts to “High-Quality” Renewable Energy Growth: Less Subsidy, More Market
China installed a record 264 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in the first half of 2025—twice as much as in the same period last year. The surge was driven by investors rushing to complete projects before the country’s…
Austria’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Commissioned
In the Austrian federal state of Carinthia, the second phase of the Arnoldstein-Gailitz energy storage facility has been commissioned, making it the largest battery storage system in the country, with a capacity of 22 megawatts (MW) and 44 megawatt-hours (MWh).…
The leading IEG event for Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean region in Italy is approaching
KEY – The Energy Transition Expo continues its momentum. The IEG (Italian Exhibition Group) event, a benchmark in Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean basin for energy transition and efficiency, will be back for its fourth edition in a stand-alone format…