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Solar industry calls for ‘emergency measures’ as manufacturers prepare to leave Europe

European solar panel manufacturers have warned they are “poised to shut down manufacturing lines” unless the EU takes emergency measures to save the sector, such as a buy-out of their inventories, which have piled up in recent years due to an influx of cheaper versions from China.

read more... 05/02/2024

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IAEA finds UK nuclear regulation strong

The UK’s nuclear industry is safe and has made progress to reinforce its regulatory functions, according to a review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). A team of experts from the organisation carried out an integrated regulatory review (IRRS) mission in the country.

read more... 05/02/2024

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Italy plans car-sales incentives worth $1.1B in 2024

Italy will provide subsidies worth almost 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) this year to support car purchases and the transition to less polluting vehicles, an industry ministry official said on Thursday.

read more... 02/02/2024

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Germany needs to speed up offshore wind capacity expansion to hit targets

Germany raised installed offshore power wind capacity by 257 megawatts (MW) in 2023 to reach 8,465 MW but needs to step up the pace to meet a target of 30,000 MW by the end of 2030, industry groups said on Tuesday.

read more... 31/01/2024

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Heat pump chiefs urge EU action

Sixty one leaders in the heat pump industry are expressing concern that a delay in the EU Heat Pump Action Plan poses a significant threat to a net zero European industry.

read more... 31/01/2024

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