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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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T&E used publicly available information to assess the 50 gigafactories announced in Europe based on their finance and permits, whether they had secured a location, and the companies’ links to the US. A central fund accessible to all member states should prioritise battery value chains, renewables and smart grids.

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VERBIO launches first cellulosic RNG plant in the USA

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The VERBIO Nevada (Iowa) Biorefinery began producing renewable natural gas (RNG) on an industrial scale in December 2021. Renewable natural gas from the VERBIO Nevada Biorefinery is injected into an Alliant Energy pipeline before being distributed across the country. By 2022, the RFS envisioned 16 billion gallons of advanced biofuels.

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Can a New Power Link Boost the EU’s Energy Independence?

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There, d elegations from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Hungary, and Romania finalized an ambitious plan: to generate up to 6 gigawatts of clean energy in the Caucasus region, run the electricity through a cable along the bottom of the Black Sea, and deliver it to Europe. A 2022 road map from the World Bank, the International Finance Corp.,

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Joint IEA-NEA report details plunge in costs of renewable electricity; nuclear competitive with other baseload power sources

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The cost of producing electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar has been falling for several years. This data set contains a marked shift in favor of renewables compared to the prior reports, indicating an increased interest in low-carbon technologies on the part of the participating governments.

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Azerbaijan Plans Caspian-Black Sea Energy Corridor

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The country is promoting a grand, multi-nation plan to generate renewable electricity in the Caucasus region and send it thousands of kilometers west, under the Black Sea, and into energy–hungry Europe. Masdar , the renewable-energy developer of the United Arab Emirates government, has been investing heavily in wind power in the country.

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CISOLAR & GREENBATTERY 2024: Transforming Clean Energy Landscapes in Southeast Europe

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CISOLAR & GREEN BATTERY 2024 reflected the growing need for clean energy solutions in Central and Eastern Europe, regions where renewable energy is gaining traction but also facing regulatory and financial challenges. As of 2024, Romania boasts approximately 5 GW of installed renewable capacity, with solar energy accounting for about 1.4

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

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The Minister of Environment and Climate Action of Portugal, the Mayor of Porto, and the leaders of the relevant units of Porto’s environment, finance, and public transport companies attended the on-site event and took the Zhongtong pure electric bus for a test ride, which was highly praised.

Europe 40