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Uniper Cuts Renewable Energy Target, Delays Climate Neutrality

Uniper, a leading European energy company, lowered its 2030 renewable energy target from 80 percent to 50 percent due to regulatory and geopolitical challenges, delaying its 2040 climate neutrality goal while still planning investments in new gas power plants and participating in government-led init...

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German Offshore Wind Auction Fails, Raising Concerns About Renewable Energy Targets

Germany's recent offshore wind energy auction yielded zero bids, jeopardizing its renewable energy goals as investors cite rising costs and political uncertainty, demanding government intervention with Contracts-for-Difference agreements to ensure future project viability.

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Australia's Waratah Super Battery Begins Operation, Boosting Grid Stability

The 350-megawatt Waratah Super Battery, located at a former coal plant in New South Wales, Australia, began operation on Tuesday, providing crucial grid stabilization during outages and supplementing renewable energy sources. It's expected to reach 850 megawatts by year-end.

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German Energy Company Leag Criticizes "South Bonus" in Gas Power Plant Funding

Germany's planned "South Bonus" for new gas power plants sparks concern at Leag, an energy company in Eastern Germany, fearing disadvantage compared to Southern Germany in securing funding for vital replacements for retiring brown coal plants, risking energy security and potentially delaying the cou...

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Frimmersdorf Power Plant's Transformation: Economic Redevelopment vs. Cultural Memory

The Frimmersdorf coal power plant, operating from 1955 to 2021, is being repurposed into a data center and office complex starting in 2028, while the narrative of resistance to the coal industry is documented in a separate museum nearby.

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NRW Solar Power Growth Slows by 20 Percent in First Half of 2024

North Rhine-Westphalia's solar power capacity additions dropped by 20 percent in the first half of 2024, reaching 940 MW, lagging behind Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg due to slow open-field expansion, prompting calls for increased governmental support for municipal planning and permitting.

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Global Energy Transition: Renewables Rise, but Fossil Fuels Remain Dominant

António Guterres's claim that fossil fuels are "running out of road" is premature, as they still account for 82.4% of global energy use in 2024. While renewables are rapidly expanding, particularly solar and wind, they are primarily meeting new demand, not displacing fossil fuels on a global scale.

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Miliband's Green Jobs Plan Faces Union Opposition

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's plan to create 650,000 green jobs by 2030 faces union opposition due to potential job losses in fossil fuels; the government is attempting to mitigate concerns through investment in former industrial towns and union partnerships, but challenges remain.

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Indonesia's Coal Expansion: Risks to Climate Goals and Economic Stability

Indonesia is expanding coal mining capacity by 31 Mtpa, leading Southeast Asia, despite risks to climate goals and potential economic vulnerability from dependence on China and India for coal exports; this includes 15 Mtpa under construction and 16 Mtpa planned, mostly thermal coal for power generat...

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German Gas Power Plant Plan Sparks Regional Disparity Concerns

German Minister Reiche announced plans for new gas power plants, prioritizing southern Germany, causing concern in Lausitz where Leag, facing a coal phase-out by 2038, plans a €3 billion investment in new gas power plants, fearing the government's "Südbonus" will lead to regional disadvantage.

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10 Victorian Towns to Lose Natural Gas Service by 2026

Solstice Energy will terminate natural gas service to 1100 customers in 10 Victorian towns by 2026 due to rising operational costs, prompting a transition to bottled LPG or electricity; residents will receive compensation, but electrification costs could reach $30,000.

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NRW Solar Power Expansion Slows by 20% in First Half of 2024

In the first half of 2024, Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW), Germany, saw a 20% decrease in new solar power capacity (940 MW) compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to slow growth in open-field solar farms, lagging behind Bayern and Baden-Württemberg. The state government is urged to increase s...

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