In Short : At the IEA’s Global Conference in Brussels, global leaders emphasized energy efficiency as vital for ensuring affordability, energy security, and economic competitiveness. Discussions focused on scaling up efficiency measures across sectors to cut emissions and reduce costs. The conference highlighted how smarter energy use can drive sustainable growth while helping nations meet […]
Over 50 leaders gather in Brussels to help define and shape COP30 energy priorities – EQ
In Short : Over 50 global leaders gathered in Brussels to shape the energy agenda for COP30 in Brazil. Key focus areas included advancing nuclear and renewable energy, securing \$1.3 trillion in climate finance, and forming a “Circle of Presidencies” for sustained climate action. The summit emphasized moving from negotiations to implementation, aiming for concrete, […]
International Solar Alliance to host sixth regional committee meeting for Europe & other regions in Brussels – EQ
In Short : The International Solar Alliance will host its Sixth Regional Committee Meeting for Europe and other regions from June 10–12, 2025, in Brussels. The event will bring together government, industry, and institutional leaders to advance solar strategies, focusing on AI in energy, global solar value chains, and green hydrogen, aiming to accelerate clean […]
Hydrogen Insights: Global project funnel gains momentum across value chain and geographies – EQ Mag
Momentum continues to grow in hydrogen: +35% announced investments from May 2022 to January 2023, bringing total large-scale projects to >1,000 Deployment also faces headwinds from strained supply chains, inflation, higher interest rates and permitting delays – $29bn of investments have been committed, an increase of $7bn North America charges ahead, fuelled by new incentives […]
France urges Brussels to label nuclear-produced hydrogen ‘green’ – EQ Mag Pro
French Energy Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher is trying to get EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson to include nuclear among energy sources for the production of so-called “green” hydrogen, according to a letter seen by EURACTIV France. In May, the European Union unveiled its REPowerEU programme to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and speed up […]
Fisker And Bridgestone Unite Sustainability Ambitions With Partnership on Groundbreaking Fisker Ocean Electric Vehicle
Automotive innovator Fisker has selected Bridgestone as the exclusive tire partner for its all-electric Fisker Ocean, which will start production in 2022. Bridgestone is pushing the boundaries of innovation with the custom-developed tires it is supplying to Fisker for the Ocean; fitments include Potenza Sport tires with lightweight ENLITEN technology for efficient and sustainable summer […]
Europe’s Climate Masterplan Aims to Slash Emissions Within a Decade
EU to unveil policy package with eye on emissions goal Focus on promoting greener consumer, business choices Negotiations set to expose differences between members Impact on industry, households seen stirring resistance BRUSSELS : The European Union is set to take the lead in climate policy action among the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters this week, […]
EU lacking sufficient electric cars charging infrastructure
BRUSSELS : In line with its ambition to make Europe a greener place, the European Union wants to drastically reduce gas emission from transport by 2050 and promote electric cars. But according to a report from the bloc’s external auditor, it is lacking the appropriate charging stations. “Last year, one in every ten cars sold […]
