Tag #Energy Transition

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Indonesia Considers Paris Agreement Withdrawal Amid Funding Concerns

Indonesia's climate envoy is exploring withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, citing unfairness compared to the US's higher per capita emissions and questioning promised funding for its energy transition, despite plans to close coal plants by 2040 and the country being the world's largest coal export...

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Trump's Pro-Oil Stance Unlikely to Halt Global Energy Transition

President Trump's pro-oil stance, while potentially lowering gas prices temporarily, is unlikely to significantly reverse the global shift toward renewable energy and electric vehicles; the long-term economic viability of renewable energy and the rise of EV manufacturers like Tesla suggest the globa...

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Heat Pump Boom in Netherlands Undermines Collective Heating Network Expansion

The increasing popularity of heat pumps in the Netherlands, driven by high gas prices and government subsidies, is hindering the expansion of collective heating networks, prompting the Algemene Rekenkamer to recommend government intervention to ensure the efficient use of approximately €1 billion in...

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Dutch Audit Chamber Recommends Ending Heat Pump Subsidies to Boost District Heating

The Netherlands' Audit Chamber recommends ending heat pump subsidies in areas planned for district heating networks due to high user costs, increased electricity grid strain, and the resulting impediment to warmtenet adoption.

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Baden-Württemberg Wind Energy: 2024 Installations Exceed Projections, but Shortfalls Remain

In 2024, Baden-Württemberg installed 22 new wind turbines, exceeding initial projections but falling short of targets; the state faces challenges in securing sufficient EEG funding despite streamlined permitting processes.

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Belgium Coal Mine Replaced by Solar Park: Reflecting EU's Renewable Energy Shift

The closure of Belgium's Houthalen-Zolder coal mine, the last in Benelux, has been replaced by a 5-megawatt solar park, symbolizing the EU's wider shift towards renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in 2024, reaching 47% of the energy balance; however, 90% of solar panels are imported fr...

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Equinor Cuts Green Spending, Prioritizes Oil Production

Equinor, Norway's state oil company, announced a 50% reduction in its renewable energy investment to \$5 billion over two years, prioritizing oil and gas production, including the controversial Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea, to reach 2.2 million barrels per day by 2030, despite a court ruling a...

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Dutch Audit Chamber Recommends Halting Heat Pump Subsidies in District Heating Areas

The Netherlands' General Audit Chamber advises the government to stop subsidizing heat pumps in neighborhoods planned for district heating networks, citing high connection costs, increased strain on the electricity grid, and a lack of competition in the district heating market.

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Dutch Audit Court Recommends Ending Heat Pump Subsidies in District Heating Areas

The Netherlands Court of Audit advises the government to stop subsidizing heat pumps in areas planned for district heating networks due to high user costs and the added strain on the electricity grid, urging a reassessment of financing models to promote district heating adoption.

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Baden-Württemberg's Wind Energy Progress: A Significant Increase, But Short of Goals

Despite initial reports of only eight new wind turbines in Baden-Württemberg in 2024, a recent evaluation revealed 22 new installations and 4 decommissionings, highlighting a registration lag; however, this progress remains insufficient to meet the state's 2040 renewable energy goals.

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Belgian Coal Mine Repurposed as Solar Park Amidst EU's Renewable Energy Surge

The former Heusden-Zolder coal mine in Belgium has been transformed into a 25,000-panel solar park, reflecting Europe's broader shift toward renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in the electricity mix for the first time in 2024, reaching 11 percent of the EU's energy production.

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Raja Ampat's Biodiversity Threatened by Nickel Mining Expansion

Indonesia's nickel mining expansion in Raja Ampat, a UNESCO Global Geopark, threatens its rich marine biodiversity; mining land increased by 494 hectares (2020-2024), harming coral reefs and impacting local communities despite a court ruling protecting small islands.

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