Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels
2 months ago

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

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A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc's push for clean energy and the new U.S. administration's pursuit of more fossil fuels. Green policies and war drive clean energy growth One reason for Europe's clean power transition moving at pace is the European Green Deal, an ambitious policy passed in 2019 that paved the way for climate laws to be updated. Europe cements its place as a clean energy leader The transition to clean power helped Europe avoid more than $61 billion worth of fossil fuel imports for generating electricity since 2019. “This is sending a clear message that their energy needs are going to be met through clean power, not gas imports,” said Pieter de Pous, a Brussels-based energy analyst at European think tank E3G.

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Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pushes U.S. toward fossil fuels
2 months ago

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pushes U.S. toward fossil fuels

LA Times  

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report this month said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc’s push for clean energy and the Trump administration’s pursuit of more fossil fuels. Green policies and war drive clean energy growth One reason for Europe’s clean power transition moving …

How solar power overtook coal in Europe for clean energy landmark
2 months ago

How solar power overtook coal in Europe for clean energy landmark

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “At the start of the European Green Deal in 2019, few thought the EU’s energy transition could …

Europe sets clean energy record as solar overtakes coal for first time
2 months ago

Europe sets clean energy record as solar overtakes coal for first time

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “At the start of the European Green Deal in 2019, few thought the EU’s energy transition could …

Sun Is Powering Europe's Clean Energy Transition — Generated More Electricity Than Coal Did In 2024, Ember Report Says
2 months ago

Sun Is Powering Europe's Clean Energy Transition — Generated More Electricity Than Coal Did In 2024, Ember Report Says

ABP News  

The Sun is shining bright on Europe. Solar is the rising star.” Why Solar Rose And Coal Fell Unlike the sharp declines in EU's power demand observed over the previous two years, 2024 saw a modest increase of 31 TWh. The Ember report finds that solar energy emerged as the fastest-growing power source in 2024, even though Europe got less …

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables
2 months ago

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables

Al Jazeera  

Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead. ‘US risks being left behind in the clean industrial revolution’ Europe has few resources of oil and gas and currently spends about half a trillion dollars a year importing fossil fuels. “The US risks being left behind in the clean industrial revolution.” …

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels
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2 months ago

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

Associated Press  

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc’s push for clean energy and the new U.S. administration’s pursuit of more fossil fuels. Green policies and war drive clean energy growth One reason for Europe’s clean power transition moving …

Clean energy on the cusp of rolling back fossil fuels: Report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clean energy on the cusp of rolling back fossil fuels: Report

Al Jazeera  

Experts say the world’s solar and wind investments have reached a tipping point in electricity supply – spelling doom for coal and gas. “The buildout in solar generation only really happened towards the end of the year and it will only be in 2024 that we’ll see the full force of that buildout reflected in generation.” In addition to the …

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?
2 years, 3 months ago

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?

Al Jazeera  

France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece are doing some things right, but face challenging times ahead, say experts. An uneven risk Russia accounted for nearly half of Europe’s total natural gas imports in 2021, but some countries were always going to be more vulnerable than others. Challenges ahead Germany recently announced a new 200 billion euro package to deal with …

Is Ukraine war speeding Europe’s transition to renewable energy?
2 years, 4 months ago

Is Ukraine war speeding Europe’s transition to renewable energy?

Al Jazeera  

Shortages are leading to a policy pivot towards a cleaner energy future, but some see a lack of cash to sustain investment. Renewable energy production in Europe reached record levels following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leading some energy analysts to predict that Europe is poised to surge forward in creating clean energy. “This can be a historic turning point towards …

Report says Russia’s war in Ukraine can speed up move to clean energy
2 years, 4 months ago

Report says Russia’s war in Ukraine can speed up move to clean energy

LA Times  

Wind turbines turn on top of a dump next to the a BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Oct. 22. Spiraling energy costs caused by various economic factors and the Ukraine war could be a turning point toward cleaner energy, the International Energy Agency said in a report Thursday. “Energy markets and policies have changed as a result of Russia’s …

European Union to unveil new responses to energy crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

European Union to unveil new responses to energy crisis

The Hindu  

The European Union's next steps for addressing the continent's worsening energy crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine are expected to be unveiled next week, the European commissioner for energy said on September 6. Russia's state-run energy company has continued its shutdown of a pipeline carrying natural gas to Europe, in what German officials see as a political power play, and …

Infographic: How much of Europe’s energy comes from gas?
2 years, 6 months ago

Infographic: How much of Europe’s energy comes from gas?

Al Jazeera  

In 2021, one-third of Europe’s energy – used for generating electricity, transport and heating – came from burning gas. Energy prices have hit new highs across Europe this week after Russia announced that gas flows to Europe would not resume until sanctions are lifted. In 2021, Russia, Germany, the UK, Italy and France consumed three-quarters of the continent’s 10,073 terrawatt …

War shakes Europe path to energy independence, climate goals
2 years, 11 months ago

War shakes Europe path to energy independence, climate goals

The Independent  

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Nations ‘united’ in seeking to cut Russian oil, gas imports
3 years ago

Nations ‘united’ in seeking to cut Russian oil, gas imports

Associated Press  

PARIS — Dozens of nations, including the United States and much of Europe, say they are united in seeking to “radically” reduce imports of Russian oil and gas after its invasion of Ukraine, while ensuring those efforts don’t fuel climate change. At a two-day meeting of the International Energy Agency chaired by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, governments floated a …

EU commits to phasing out dependency on Russian fossil fuels
3 years ago

EU commits to phasing out dependency on Russian fossil fuels

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union is seeking to fully phase out its reliance on Russian energy “well before 2030” to ensure the 27-nation bloc no longer faces difficult decisions about hurting their own economies in geopolitical crises like the invasion of Ukraine. The EU leaders meet in Versailles outside Paris for a two-day summit starting Thursday and will be working …

EU to end all imports of Russian oil and gas ‘well before 2030’ following Ukraine invasion
3 years ago

EU to end all imports of Russian oil and gas ‘well before 2030’ following Ukraine invasion

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The EU has unveiled major new plans to end all imports of fossil fuels from …

Renewables Beat Fossil Fuels in EU for First Time Last Year
4 years, 1 month ago

Renewables Beat Fossil Fuels in EU for First Time Last Year

Hindustan Times  

Renewables are for the first time the dominant power source in Europe’s electric grid. In a year that saw pandemic restrictions sap energy demand across the continent, the drop in supply came mostly from more expensive power from fossil fuels. That was just enough to surpass fossil-powered generation for the first time, which dropped to 37%, according to analysis of …

EU carbon market emissions fall most in 5 years on mild weather
9 years, 11 months ago

EU carbon market emissions fall most in 5 years on mild weather

Live Mint  

Brussels: Carbon dioxide emissions in the European Union’s cap-and-trade program, the world’s largest, fell by the most in five years as warmer-than-average weather curbed demand for gas and power. The preliminary EU data implies pollution in the emissions trading system fell to 1.816 billion metric tons, the lowest since the bloc’s carbon market started in 2005, according to Bloomberg New …

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