Tag #Energy Transition

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Dutch Grid Expansion Projects Delayed Due to Nitrogen Policy Stalemate

Liander, a Dutch grid operator, warns that over 300 electricity grid expansion projects face delays due to the Dutch government's failure to reach nitrogen agreements in the spring statement, jeopardizing the country's energy transition and potentially leading to power shortages.

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German Heating Costs Surge 23% Amidst Energy Policy Debate

German gas heating costs increased by 23 percent this past heating season due to weather and price factors, while heating oil costs rose slightly despite price drops, impacting millions of households, prompting debate around the new Building Energy Act (GEG).

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Dutch Solar Park Implements Grid-Dimming Technology

The Schalkwijk solar park in Houten, Netherlands, utilizes innovative dimming technology to regulate electricity production, preventing grid overloads and maximizing energy output from its 30,000 solar panels, with a capacity to power 70,000 homes, while serving as a model for future renewable energ...

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UK Government Intervenes to Save Scunthorpe Steelworks, Highlighting Shift in Industrial Policy

The UK government intervened to prevent the closure of Scunthorpe steelworks, the last virgin steel producer in the UK, appointing new management to ensure its continued operation, citing national security concerns and a shift in policy to protect strategic industries, contrasting with previous relu...

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UK Renationalizes British Steel, Signaling Return to Industrial Policy

The UK government has renationalized British Steel, signaling a return to industrial policy after decades of market-based approaches; this is due to the looming closure of Britain's last blast furnaces and recognition of steel's strategic importance for energy transition and supply chain security.

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Bavarian Wind Farm Project Scaled Down After Public Opposition

Qair submitted applications in March for a wind farm in Altötting Forest, Bavaria, featuring 27 turbines generating 320 million kWh annually, powering 90,000 households; the project, initially planned for 40 turbines, was reduced after public protests and a local referendum.

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Spain Reconsiders Nuclear Plant Closures Amid Energy Crisis

Facing energy security concerns and rising renewable energy costs, Spanish electricity companies are seeking to delay the closure of their nuclear power plants, prompting legal challenges and a debate on the country's energy future.

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Miliband Defends Net-Zero Agenda Amidst Job Loss Concerns

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband defends the UK's legally binding commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, citing social justice and national security benefits while addressing concerns about job losses in traditional industries due to the green energy transition; opposition comes from Conservat...

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German Climate Responsibility Plummets Amidst Record Heat

A recent survey reveals that only 53 percent of Germans feel personally responsible for combating climate change, down from 69 percent four years ago; this coincides with 2024 being the warmest year on record and widespread skepticism regarding climate action and solutions.

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EU Falls Far Short of EV Charging Infrastructure Goals

A GridX report reveals a significant shortfall in the EU's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with only 882,020 charging stations compared to the 3.5 million target for 2030, creating logistical challenges for long-distance travel and impacting EV adoption.

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welt.de
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Frimmersdorf Power Plant: From Coal Giant to Digital Innovation Hub

The former RWE Frimmersdorf power plant, once one of Europe's largest polluters, is being repurposed into a digital innovation hub and industrial heritage site, reflecting Germany's coal phase-out and showcasing the region's rich archaeological history impacted by coal mining.

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