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India adds 14.9 GW of solar capacity in 1H 2024

26 August 2024

India added 14.9 GW of solar capacity in the first half of the calendar year 2024, marking a 282% y/y increase

Russia faces possible power shortage due to the impact of sanctions, but plans 11 new nuclear power stations to meet demand

25 August 2024

Moscow may face blackouts and significant electricity shortages in the coming years thanks to sanctions unless major investment is made into expanding generating capacity, according to a development scheme prepared by Russia's System Operator.

Hungary's MOL seeks to take oil at Russia-Ukraine border

25 August 2024

The same arrangement might be made for Russian gas supplies through Ukraine after Kyiv and Moscow’s long-term transit contract expires at the end of this year.

Australia to build world's largest solar power plant

23 August 2024

Australia is set to construct the world’s largest solar power plant, a ground-breaking project named Power Link, which will generate 4 GW of electricity, enough to power approximately 3mn homes.

OPINION: Romania’s renewable energy resurgence

23 August 2024

EBRD Southeast Europe head of energy Georgios Gkiaouris on powering Romania’s green ambitions through highs and lows.

Serbia moves to lift 35-year ban on nuclear power plants

23 August 2024

The government is considering nuclear energy as a viable option to reduce carbon emissions and bolster energy independence.

Satellite images reveal unprecedented retreat of Acetic glacier on Svalbard archipelago

21 August 2024

Satellite images from NASA have revealed unprecedented retreat of Arctic glacier retreat on the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, The Barents Observer reported on August 19.

Ukraine plans ambitious EV infrastructure despite war and energy crisis

21 August 2024

Ukraine has ambitious plans to roll out EV infrastructure despite the fact that Russia has destroyed half its power stations, and the country is suffering from rolling blackouts.

Tomatogeddon arrives

21 August 2024

Kraft Heinz, known for its ketchup, is pouring millions of dollars into researching tomatoes that can withstand the climate crisis.

If Russian gas transit through Sudzha stops, who are the winners and losers?

21 August 2024

Russia generates approximately $11bn annually from exporting oil and gas through Ukraine, while Ukraine earns only $1bn from transit fees, according to Serhiy Makogon, former Director of the Ukrainian Gas Transmission System (GTS) Operator.

Poland's Orlen strikes one-year oil supply deal with BP

20 August 2024

BP supplies are set to cover 15% of the annual demand of the entire Orlen group.

Croatian authorities halt hydropower plant construction on Una river

20 August 2024

Decision follows weeks of protests against construction of hydropower plant that raised concerns about water supply disruptions and potential environmental impact.