Europe slapped import tariffs of up to 19.2% on Chinese steel wind turbine towers as governments seek to protect industries producing clean power equipment needed for the energy transition. The European Commission found that Chinese firms had dumped about 300 million euros ($337 million) a year worth of towers at below-market prices, hurting European producers, […]
New market report: 2021, the best year in European solar history. 2022, Europe set to hit 30 GW installation level – EQ Mag Pro
SolarPower Europe’s EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2021-2025 shows another record year for the European solar sector. In 2021, the European Union has seen an estimated 25.9 GW of new solar PV capacity connected to the grid, an increase of 34% over the 19.3 GW installed in 2020. This growth makes 2021 the best […]
Air Liquide and IVECO collaborate to accelerate the development of hydrogen heavy-duty mobility in Europe – EQ Mag Pro
Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, and IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop hydrogen for mobility in Europe. The partnership will contribute to materialize clean mobility by leveraging the two companies’ complementary competencies, in particular Air Liquide’s […]
Europe’s residential battery storage fleet to grow over 400% by 2025 – EQ Mag Pro
New 5-year SolarPower Europe Market Outlook The forecast for household solar continues to look bright for coming years, with European solar & storage set to grow over 400%, from 3 GWh installed storage capacity in 2020 to 12.8 GWh in 2025. SolarPower Europe has published its annual ‘European Market Outlook for Residential Battery Storage’ report, […]
Scaling battery capacity in Europe: A conversation with Evan Horetsky – EQ Mag Pro
The Tesla gigafactory designer offers insights into what can be done to improve electric-vehicle battery manufacturing in Europe—a move that could drive the region into a cleaner future. To many consumers, the decision to drive an electric vehicle (EV) will hinge on the promise of a high-quality, high-capacity battery powering the engine. As such, the […]
Ineos to invest over €2bn in green hydrogen production in Europe
The company intends to build the hydrogen production plants initially in Norway, Germany, Belgium, with plans to expand to the UK and France UK-based chemicals manufacturer Ineos has announced more than €2bn investment into electrolysis projects to produce carbon-free, green hydrogen across Europe. The company intends to build the hydrogen production plants initially in Norway, […]
Top 10 Countries in Europe With Least Number of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – A List – EQ Mag Pro
The network of public charging points needs to align with the govt target so that drivers can make long journeys without worrying whether they will be able to find a charging point. According to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, 10 European Union member states have an average of less than one […]
Europe’s Energy Crisis Shows the Downside of Fossil Fuels – EQ Mag Pro
The global rise in energy prices shows, in a way, what a chaotic transition to greener power looks like. One remedy to volatile fossil-fuel costs is more renewables. Take Europe for example. Wind speeds have been below average this year, which has led to a greater reliance on natural gas. That phenomenon coincided with a […]
Spain to Sell Green Capacity to Curb Future Energy Prices
Avid natural gas demand and the rising cost of European Union permits to emit planet-warming carbon dioxide have pushed up electricity prices in many countries and prompted political squabbles in Spain. Spain will launch an auction process for renewable generation capacity this week as the country reels from record-high power prices and seeks ways to […]
EIB Signs Advisory Agreement With Hydrogen Europe
The European Investment Bank and Hydrogen Europe sign advisory services agreement. The agreement will help to identify projects that could receive EIB financing and support their bankability. Total investment in clean hydrogen in Europe is expected to reach up to €470 billion by 2050. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Hydrogen Europe, an umbrella association representing […]