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KfW announces that Germany is to invest 300 billion euros to modernize its electricity grids, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045 and 80% green energy by 2030.
KfW announces that Germany is to invest 300 billion euros to modernize its electricity grids, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045 and 80% green energy by 2030.
Austria is setting up a commission to assess the risks and opportunities of breaking its contract with Gazprom and withdrawing from Russian gas by 2027.
Austria is setting up a commission to assess the risks and opportunities of breaking its contract with Gazprom and withdrawing from Russian gas by 2027.
Bulgargaz is claiming 400 million euros from Gazprom for cutting off deliveries in 2022, following EU sanctions against Russia.
Bulgargaz is claiming 400 million euros from Gazprom for cutting off deliveries in 2022, following EU sanctions against Russia.
Hungary is focusing on geothermal energy during its EU presidency to attract investment and strengthen regulations.
Hungary is focusing on geothermal energy during its EU presidency to attract investment and strengthen regulations.
South Africa's Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced a rapid transition to renewable energies, a clear break with his predecessor's policy.
South Africa's Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced a rapid transition to renewable energies, a clear break with his predecessor's policy.
From 2024 to 2033, global solar and wind power capacity will increase by 5.4 TWac, while energy storage will grow by 640%, according to Wood Mackenzie.
From 2024 to 2033, global solar and wind power capacity will increase by 5.4 TWac, while energy storage will grow by 640%, according to Wood Mackenzie.
South Sudan is facing a severe economic crisis following the rupture of a pipeline crucial to its oil exports. This situation accentuates inflation and plunges the population into growing insecurity.
South Sudan is facing a severe economic crisis following the rupture of a pipeline crucial to its oil exports. This situation accentuates inflation and plunges the population into growing insecurity.
Africa50 and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have entered into a $100 million partnership to finance renewable energy projects in Africa.
Africa50 and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have entered into a $100 million partnership to finance renewable energy projects in Africa.
Germany is considering reforming its subsidies for renewable energies, switching to one-off grants for investment costs rather than guaranteed prices.
Germany is considering reforming its subsidies for renewable energies, switching to one-off grants for investment costs rather than guaranteed prices.
The Labour Party's victory in the UK heralds an era of ambitious energy policies, focused on renewable energies and tax reforms for the hydrocarbon sector.
The Labour Party's victory in the UK heralds an era of ambitious energy policies, focused on renewable energies and tax reforms for the hydrocarbon sector.
French energy policy diverges sharply between the visions of the Rassemblement National, Renaissance and Nouveau Front Populaire. Each proposes distinct approaches to nuclear power, renewable energies and energy sovereignty.
French energy policy diverges sharply between the visions of the Rassemblement National, Renaissance and Nouveau Front Populaire. Each proposes distinct approaches to nuclear power, renewable energies and energy sovereignty.
A Senate report suggests a targeted reduction in VAT to lower electricity costs, aimed at "basic consumption" by households, in order to relieve public finances.
A Senate report suggests a targeted reduction in VAT to lower electricity costs, aimed at "basic consumption" by households, in order to relieve public finances.
YPFB, Bolivia's state-owned energy company, is seeking investment and help from Russia to offset falling oil and gas production, while at the same time trying to improve investment conditions.
YPFB, Bolivia's state-owned energy company, is seeking investment and help from Russia to offset falling oil and gas production, while at the same time trying to improve investment conditions.
India is asking power companies to invest $33 billion in equipment this year to increase the production capacity of coal-fired power plants to meet growing demand for electricity.
India is asking power companies to invest $33 billion in equipment this year to increase the production capacity of coal-fired power plants to meet growing demand for electricity.
The British elections could transform the carbon market. A Labour government could align the UK ETS with the European system, influencing prices and decarbonization strategies.
The British elections could transform the carbon market. A Labour government could align the UK ETS with the European system, influencing prices and decarbonization strategies.
The European Union and Italy are increasing their renewable energy capacity targets, creating new investment opportunities in the sector.
The European Union and Italy are increasing their renewable energy capacity targets, creating new investment opportunities in the sector.
The World Bank approves USD 1.5 billion in financing to support India's development of green hydrogen and renewable energies.
The World Bank approves USD 1.5 billion in financing to support India's development of green hydrogen and renewable energies.
The 2024 UK general election pits the Labour Party and Conservative Party against each other with distinct energy visions focused on renewables and decarbonization strategies.
The 2024 UK general election pits the Labour Party and Conservative Party against each other with distinct energy visions focused on renewables and decarbonization strategies.
Bolivia is facing a severe crisis with a shortage of fuel and foreign currency, plunging the country into deep economic and political uncertainty.
Bolivia is facing a severe crisis with a shortage of fuel and foreign currency, plunging the country into deep economic and political uncertainty.
Since 2020, renewable energy production capacity in the Dominican Republic has doubled, reaching 1,126.25 MW by the end of 2023, thanks to bold investments and reforms.
Since 2020, renewable energy production capacity in the Dominican Republic has doubled, reaching 1,126.25 MW by the end of 2023, thanks to bold investments and reforms.
Only four of the EU's twenty-seven member states have submitted their updated roadmaps for achieving the 2030 climate targets. France is one of the laggards.
Only four of the EU's twenty-seven member states have submitted their updated roadmaps for achieving the 2030 climate targets. France is one of the laggards.
China has stopped publishing detailed data on the utilization rates of renewable power plants, signaling a potentially significant strategic adjustment for the energy sector.
China has stopped publishing detailed data on the utilization rates of renewable power plants, signaling a potentially significant strategic adjustment for the energy sector.
Germany recorded a 58% share of electricity from renewable energies in the first half of 2024, marking a significant increase on the previous year.
Germany recorded a 58% share of electricity from renewable energies in the first half of 2024, marking a significant increase on the previous year.
The Iranian presidential election pits Pezeshkian, who favors economic openness, against Jalili, who favors self-sufficiency. A crucial decision for the country's energy future.
The Iranian presidential election pits Pezeshkian, who favors economic openness, against Jalili, who favors self-sufficiency. A crucial decision for the country's energy future.
Japan is reviewing its energy policy to achieve a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, in line with COP28 targets.
Japan is reviewing its energy policy to achieve a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, in line with COP28 targets.
From July 1, gas prices in France will rise by 11.7%, resulting in an average annual increase of 124 euros on household bills, right in the middle of a legislative campaign.
From July 1, gas prices in France will rise by 11.7%, resulting in an average annual increase of 124 euros on household bills, right in the middle of a legislative campaign.

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