Western Europe
A submerged buoy-like device is harnessing the sea’s ‘epic amounts of energy’ in Scottish trial
The Waveswing device pictured before it was put through its paces in Scapa Flow, Orkney. Sea-based trials of a wave energy converter weighing 50 metric tons have produced “highly encouraging results,” according to the company behind its development. On Tuesday, Scotland-based AWS Ocean Energy said the average amount of power its device was able to […]
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A new four-year project will test the viability of large-scale wave energy in Europe
This image shows waters off the coast of Orkney, an archipelago north of the Scottish mainland that’s home to the European Marine Energy Centre. Capchure | Moment | Getty Images A 19.6 million euro (around $19.3 million) initiative centered around commercializing large-scale wave energy projects will be officially launched later on Wednesday, in a move […]
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Auto giant Stellantis looks to Australian materials, including nickel, for its EVs
This image, from July 2021, shows a Citroen e-C4 electric vehicle on display at a showroom in Paris, France. Citroen is a brand of Stellantis, one of the world’s biggest automakers. Benjamin Girette | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stellantis is turning to Australia as it looks to procure the materials needed for its electric vehicle […]
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Europe’s gas storage is almost full for winter. But the IEA fears next year may be very difficult
A German gas storage facility photographed in September 2022. European countries are attempting to wean themselves off Russian gas following the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images The executive director of the International Energy Agency on Wednesday said that while Europe’s gas storage for this winter was nearly full, the […]
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Danish prime minister calls Nov 1 parliament election
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday referred to as a standard election to be held on Nov. 1, polls say election is much too close to phone. Photo by LISELOTTE SABROE/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP by using Getty Photos Denmark’s Primary Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday named a basic election to be held on Nov. 1 as […]
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British isles selects website for prototype fusion vitality plant, says it will switch coal-fired facility
When there is a good deal of excitement about fusion, there are huge troubles much too. Jose A. Bernat Bacete | Minute | Getty Illustrations or photos The U.K. government has chosen the location for a prototype fusion strength plant, with the country’s Power Secretary, Jacob Rees-Mogg, describing the technological innovation as “a good hope.” […]
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Vestas launches ‘world’s tallest onshore tower for wind turbines’
A Vestas wind turbine photographed in Denmark. The company said Tuesday it would launch an onshore wind turbine tower with a hub height of 199 meters. Jonas Walzberg | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Danish firm Vestas said Tuesday it was launching an onshore wind turbine tower with a hub height measuring 199 meters (just […]
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Big business likes to trumpet ESG credentials. But a ‘greenwashing’ reckoning could be on the horizon
As the 2020s progress, discussions about climate change, the environment and issues related to equality and diversity are at the forefront of many people’s minds. The corporate world is no exception, with banks, energy producers and a host of other major businesses keen to trumpet their sustainability credentials through advertisements, pledges, social media campaigns and […]
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The U.S. appears to be to rival Europe and Asia with significant floating offshore wind approach
The Block Island Wind Farm, photographed in 2016, is positioned in waters off the east coastline of the United States. DON EMMERT | AFP | Getty Images The White Home mentioned Thursday it was focusing on 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind ability by the year 2035, as it appears to compete with Europe and […]
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Siemens commissions 1 of the greatest inexperienced hydrogen output plants in Germany
A Siemens symbol in Germany. The industrial large states that a recently commissioned green hydrogen plant in the country will use wind and solar energy from the Wunsiedel Vitality Park. Daniel Karmann | Image Alliance | Getty Photos A eco-friendly hydrogen technology plant explained as just one of the greatest in Germany is open up, […]
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