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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
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
Wind generation lower on the year in January
Wind output accounted for 25pc of the Spanish generation mix and fell on the year in January 2024. Peninsular electricity demand rose slightly from January 2023.
read more... 05/02/2024
Daily (02.02.2024): European carbon prices plunged by 3% on Thursday, weighed by sluggish demand and ample supply
On Thursday, oil prices declined, erasing previous increases due to economic concerns, which offset the rising tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, a 1.2-million-barrel increase in U.S. crude inventories put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude tumbled by about 4% to settle at $78.70, while WTI crude declined by about 3% to stand at $73.82 per barrel.
read more... 02/02/2024
German carbon capture row heightened by EU’s draft 2040 climate plan
Germany’s upcoming carbon management strategy is being delayed by government divisions on carbon capture and storage (CCS), further exacerbated by a leaked EU climate policy draft for 2040 promoting the controversial technology.
read more... 02/02/2024