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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…
Japan Against Tsunamis – 400 Kilometers of Concrete and 9 Million Trees
Fourteen years ago, Japan’s eastern coast was struck by the powerful Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which claimed more than 15,000 lives, devastated cities, and triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster. In the aftermath, the Japanese government decided to invest billions of…
Google Publishes First Detailed Report on Energy Consumption of Its AI Applications
Google has released a technical report that, for the first time, provides precise data on the amount of energy consumed by its Gemini artificial intelligence models when processing queries. According to the company, an average query requires 0.24 watt-hours of…
Denmark Converts Agricultural Land into Forests – EU Provides €626 Million
Denmark will receive €626 million in support from the European Union to promote afforestation. The aim of this measure is to strengthen environmental protection, mitigate the effects of climate change, and adapt to them, while also contributing to the objectives…