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EU launches first phase of world's first carbon border tariff
The European Union launched on Sunday the first phase of the world's first system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imported steel, cement and other goods as it tries to stop more polluting foreign products from undermining its green transition.
read more... 02/10/2023
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Germany Closing In On $21-Billion Deal To Buy Its Largest Grid
The German government is close to agreeing a deal to buy its biggest grid from TenneT in a deal estimated at around $21 billion (20 billion euros), as Germany looks to strengthen its transmission systems with the rise in renewable capacity, sources with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg on Thursday.
read more... 29/09/2023
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France Boosts Energy Transition Investments In 2024 Budget
The French government will significantly increase public spending on green energy projects while curbing the support to households to help them with the high energy prices, according to the 2024 budget.
read more... 28/09/2023
Germany halts e-car solar subsidy programme after one day amid high demand
Germany on Wednesday halted a subsidy scheme less than 24 hours after it was launched due to strong demand for the payments to install rooftop solar panels, storage and charging points, highlighting questions about the effectiveness of one-off subsidies in the switch to green energy.
read more... 28/09/2023
UK and Germany sign hydrogen energy collaboration agreement
Britain said on Tuesday it would work closely with Germany to underpin the international trade in hydrogen under a new partnership, which the government hopes will support its net zero target and bolster energy security.
read more... 27/09/2023