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Germany to earmark 4 bln euros for industry decarbonisation subsidies
The German government will earmark some 4 billion euros ($4.31 billion) for subsidies to support energy-intensive firms switching to green production, a government source told Reuters on Friday.
read more... 19/02/2024
UK public EV charging costs up by 11%
The overall cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) on the UK’s public network has surged by 11% over the past year, according to new data published by Zapmap.
read more... 19/02/2024
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Solar PV industry caught up in China forced-labour controversy
Political momentum is swaying in favour of European solar panel manufacturers, as work progresses on a new EU law banning forced labour practices that would effectively block Chinese imports.
read more... 19/02/2024
Daily (16.02.2024): European carbon prices surged by over 2% on Thursday amid short covering and rising gas prices
Oil prices surged on Thursday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, overshadowing ongoing concerns about oversupply and weak demand. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.5% to settle at $82.86 a barrel, while WTI crude climbed by about 2% to stand at $78.03 a barrel.
read more... 16/02/2024
EU Commission urges France to raise renewables target to ‘at least 44%’
The EU’s energy commissioner, Kadri Simson, has urged France to raise its renewable energy target to “at least 44%” by 2030, warning it would consider taking “steps” at EU level in case of persistent shortcomings.
read more... 16/02/2024