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FILE PHOTO: A view of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, near Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine January 16, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
ElectricityNewsNuclear PowerPolitics

Ukraine cuts output at nuclear plant after Russian attacks

Reduction of power produced at Ukraine nuclear facility comes after Russian attacks on transmission systems and infrastructure.

The end of government incentives has hurt sales of EVs in Germany (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

German car sales plunge in August as EV slump worsens

Record fall in demand for electric vehicles in Europe's biggest auto market, following a downward path all year after incentives run out.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Equinor's Johan Sverdrup oilfield platforms in the North Sea, Norway December 3, 2019. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
BusinessCourtsFuelNatural GasNewsOilPolitics

Norway seeks to end climate injunction against three oilfields

Norwegian government hopes appeals court will lift injunction on developing fossil fuel projects after ruling was temporarily put on hold.

A 3D view of a prototype of the first cargo sailboat operated by TOWT (TOWT (Maritime transport Company))
EnvironmentMaritimeNewsWind

Eco-friendly French cargo ship revives sail power

The Anemos, the world's largest cargo sail ship, completed its maiden voyage to New York, aiming to revive eco-friendly shipping.

Fragments of Constantine's Arch lie on the ground after lightning struck it during a storm in Rome, Italy September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
EnvironmentNewsResiliencyWeather

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged after violent storm

Rome's Arch of Constantine was damaged by a lightning strike during a storm, prompting immediate conservation efforts.

Carbon ManagementEconomyElectricityEmissionsManufacturingNuclear PowerPoliticsSolarTradeWind

EU clears Net Zero Industry Act to boost domestic green tech production

BRUSSELS — European Union governments formally cleared on Monday a new law designed to ensure the bloc produces 40% of its solar panels,...

Reform UK chairman Richard Tice hit out at Mr Miliband’s plans (Maja Smiejkowska/PA)
Contracts for DifferenceElectricityNewsOffshore WindPoliticsSolarWind

Reform UK MP accuses Ed Miliband of being ‘obsessed’ with renewable energy

Reform UK's Richard Tice attacks wind and solar auctions as being 'more expensive' in heated debate with Energy Secretary.

Nine new offshore wind farms were secured this year (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)
AnalysisBusinessContracts for DifferenceElectricityEmissions MarketsSolarWind

What happened in the UK’s clean power auction, and how does it work?

Explaining contracts for difference, Britain's renewable energy targets and the incentives to build new projects.

FILE PHOTO: Women walk outside the headquarters of Ukrainian state power distributor Ukrenergo in Kiev, Ukraine June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
BusinessNewsPoliticsUtilities

Two resign from Ukrainian grid’s board to protest chief’s dismissal

Ukrenergo resignations are a protest against the 'politically motivated' termination of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, as conflict with Russia continues.

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

EV firm Polestar taps former Stellantis finance executive as CFO

Jean-Francois Mady appointed CFO of Polestar as the EV maker faces tussle over EU tariffs and stiff competition.

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