Heatwaves brought record temperatures to Europe in June and July 2025, with some areas exceeding 40 °C, posing serious challenges for the electricity system due to a sudden spike in power consumption. The biggest...

Norway generates as much as 90 percent of its electricity from hydropower, placing it among the most sustainable and energy-independent countries in Europe. Thanks to this model, the country plays a key...

Slovenia has recently issued a ten-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) on international capital markets in the amount of one billion euros, with a coupon rate of 3.125 percent and maturity on July 2,...

A study on electricity demand in Germany through 2030 has shown that the expansion of renewable energy sources could significantly influence electricity prices. An analysis by the research institute Agora Energiewende highlights that...

According to the latest public opinion survey conducted by the research firm Savanta and the energy consultancy Radiant Energy Group, global support for nuclear energy remains robust. The survey included 31,831 respondents...

The Slovenian Metron Institute is one of Europe’s leaders in electric vehicle innovation, actively shaping the future of e-mobility. Their commitment to research and development has produced a range of advanced solutions...

More than 99.999 percent of Earth’s reserves of gold and other precious metals are located beneath 3,000 kilometers of solid rock, locked within Earth’s metallic core — or so it was believed...

Volvo Trucks is the leader in the heavy-duty electric truck segment (16 tons and above) in Europe for the fifth consecutive year. At the end of 2024, the company held a market...

The Congo River Basin, one of the world’s most important ecosystems, is the focus of a new $15 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable investment while preserving the region’s vast natural resources....

Up to three million low- and middle-income households in the five largest European countries could switch to electric vehicles by 2032 through a “social leasing” model, according to a new analysis by...

Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027.  Carbon...

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,...

The decision to transition to renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels is often questioned due to concerns about financial viability, with high initial costs being the primary factor. However,...

Electricity production from coal reached its lowest level in the past two decades last year, totaling 44 gigawatts (GW), marking a strong signal for the continued decline in the use of the...

The growing demand for electricity, electrification, and the accelerated shift to renewable energy sources worldwide require a more flexible system. Power grids play a crucial role in connecting new energy sources and...

Establishing a sustainable future requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing environmental challenges. Inadequate waste management harms the environment and contributes to the emission of harmful gases from unsanitary landfills and...