Europe

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April 14, 2025

The Netherlands leads Europe in chargepoint rollout

While Norway leads Europe in EV adoption, the Netherlands is the region’s leader in charging infrastructure, with the highest ratio of chargepoints to inhabitants.

a 3d render of a tidal stream energy system

March 14, 2025

SHINES project launches for tidal energy research across Europe

A new innovative project has been launched to explore the potential of tidal and river energy systems across Northern Europe.

May 3, 2024

‘Second biggest market for offshore wind’: UK hosts 43% of Europe’s capacity

The UK’s offshore wind market represents more than 40% of European offshore wind capacity, The Crown Estate has found.

South America's renewable generation potential culd see the region become a key exporter of green hydrogen. Image: Solar Media.

April 18, 2024

The chicken and the egg: ‘We have hydrogen but lack an economical way of transporting it’

“We have a chicken and egg problem. We have hydrogen but not the infrastructure to transport it economically,” said Alejandra Pérez-Plá of Global Capital Finance.

The EU has a target to import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen in 2030. Image: Solar Media.

April 17, 2024

Hydrogen requires ‘rewiring of the market’; Fears around ammonia ‘cracking’ costs raised

A rewiring of the market for hydrogen as well as fears around ammonia 'cracking' costs were discussed by delegates at Solar Media's Green Hydrogen Summit EU.

February 14, 2024

Econergy, Rivage partner on £128 million European renewables investment

Econergy and Rivage Investment have agreed to £128 million (€150 million) in debt financing to progress their pipeline of European renewable PV, wind, and storage projects.

SF6 has a global warming potential that is 25,200 times greater than CO2. Image: UKPN.

January 30, 2024

University of Aberdeen to reduce SF6 usage in EU project

The University of Aberdeen’s high voltage DC (HVDC) research centre has joined a European initiative to reduce the use of SF6.

The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.

November 14, 2023

Campaign group takes aim at ‘lack of transparency’ over Scottish offshore wind potential

These Islands has taken aim at SNP for providing inaccurate figures for Scotland’s offshore wind potential for nearly a decade.

September 7, 2023

University of Aberdeen exploring hydrogen ‘bank’ technology

The University of Aberdeen is developing a green hydrogen storage technology which would allow renewable energy to be captured in depleted oil and gas reservoirs.

US government unveils plans for seven clean hydrogen hubs. Image: Getty Images.

August 31, 2023

Hydrogen Backbone Link could make Scotland a ‘green energy powerhouse’

A new pipeline unveiled by the NZTC could enable Scotland to meet up to 10% of Europe’s projected hydrogen import demand by the mid-2030s.

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