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Italy approves measures to boost energy security, renewable power

Italy on Monday approved a decree to boost its energy security and renewable power production, with the minister for ecological transition saying the package was expected to trigger 27.4 billion euros ($29.89 billion) in investments.

read more... 28/11/2023

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Second large Polish nuclear plant gets approval

Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment has issued a decision-in-principle for the country's second large nuclear power plant. Two South Korean-supplied APR1400 reactors are planned in the Patnów-Konin region.

read more... 28/11/2023

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EU plans boost for power grid investment

The European Commission has drafted plans to scale up investment in Europe's power grids, including dozens of projects earmarked for priority access to permits and EU funding, a draft document seen by Reuters showed.

read more... 27/11/2023

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German hard coal importers want extended run times for reserve plants

Germany's hard coal importers want the Berlin government to prolong the operation of hard coal-to-power generation plants enlisted in last year's energy crisis beyond the targeted end of March 2024, the VDKi lobby said on Tuesday.

read more... 22/11/2023

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German industry sceptical of power tax cut plan

German energy experts and industry representatives are sceptical of a government plan to cut industrial power taxes, with the details still ambiguous and some arguing more was needed to ensure competitiveness with other nations.

read more... 21/11/2023

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