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German Grid Expansion Faces Delays Due to Overhead Line Preference

Amprion, a German transmission system operator, anticipates delays in grid expansion due to the coalition government's preference for overhead lines in new direct current projects, reversing a 2015 law prioritizing underground cables, which have proven to have significantly less public opposition an...

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Dutch Energy Transition Needs Increased Government Intervention, Says EBN Director

Jan Willem van Hoogstraten, director of Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN), urges increased government intervention in the Netherlands' energy transition, citing market hesitancy and the need to balance sustainability with energy security and affordability, highlighting EBN's role in CO2 storage, gas ex...

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Tennet Unlocks 9.1 GW of Grid Capacity with New Time-Based Contracts

To alleviate the overcrowded Dutch electricity grid, Tennet introduced a new time-based contract offering off-peak grid access, unlocking 9.1 gigawatts of capacity and partially resolving the backlog of 70 GW in pending applications for new connections, with contracts starting in October.

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German Coal Plant Demolished to Make Way for Wind Power Converter Station

On April 6th, 2025, a 19,500-ton boiler house and a 125-meter cooling tower at the former Ibbenbüren coal power plant in Ibbenbüren, Germany were demolished using 500kg of explosives and specialized techniques, to make way for a wind power converter station as part of the BalWin 2 project by 2031.

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Germany's Solar Boom: 4.1 Million Installations and a Surge in Balcony Power Plants

Germany's Renewable Energy Act, implemented 25 years ago, has driven the installation of over 4.1 million operational solar power systems generating over 71 gigawatts, with a surge in smaller 'balcony power plants' adding to the growth.

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EU-Uzbekistan Partnership Agreement to Boost Green Energy and Resource Security

The EU and Uzbekistan will sign a strengthened partnership agreement by year's end, boosting cooperation in green energy, mining, and other sectors, while also establishing a European Investment Bank regional office in Tashkent to aid Uzbekistan's financial development and the EU's access to critica...

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Clean Energy Surpasses 40% of Global Electricity Generation in 2024

Clean energy sources surpassed 40% of global electricity generation in 2024 for the first time since the 1940s, driven by a boom in solar power, which doubled in capacity over the past three years; however, this progress is challenged by rising electricity demand from technologies like AI and electr...

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IEA: Germany's Energy Transition Shows Progress, But Challenges Remain

The IEA reports Germany's energy transition is making impressive progress, but high electricity prices and decarbonization challenges in transportation and heating remain; the agency recommends location-based pricing, smart meters, and maintaining the heating act.

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US Absence Shifts G20 Dynamics, South Africa Grapples with Energy Transition

South Africa's G20 presidency faces challenges due to reduced US engagement, particularly in climate discussions; the absence of high-level US officials shifts influence toward the EU and China, while South Africa struggles with its own energy transition due to Eskom's monopoly and high borrowing co...

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Germany Surpasses 5 Million Solar Power Systems, Highlighting Energy Transition Challenges

Germany's registered solar power systems exceeded 5 million, marking a significant step in its energy transition; however, this rapid growth necessitates grid upgrades to manage fluctuating energy production, impacting energy policy and national infrastructure.

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BP Shifts from Green Transition After Activist Investor Pressure

BP's chairman, Helge Lund, is leaving after activist investor Elliott Management pressured the company to increase oil and gas production, derailing its planned 40% reduction in hydrocarbon dependence. This follows the 2023 departure of CEO Bernard Looney.

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Ibbenbüren Coal Plant Demolition Makes Way for Wind Power Converter Station

The former Ibbenbüren coal-fired power plant in Germany is being demolished on April 30th, 2023, to make way for a €600 million converter station, part of the €4 billion BalWin 2 project, which will integrate North Sea wind power into the national grid by 2031.

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