Energy

Japan

Japan's Chubu Elec to Invest in Canadian Geothermal Venture

Chubu Electric Power Co Inc said on Friday it would invest up to 5 billion yen ($34 million) in a Canadian geothermal venture, Eavor Technologies Inc, as it mov…

Australia

Shell, Foresight Enter Joint Venture to Develop 370MW RE Projects in Australia

The projects include wind and solar farms, and battery storage.

Smart Meter

SMS Brings U16 Gas Smart Meter to Market in UK

Smart energy infrastructure specialist SMS is the first meter installer to bring the device to the UK market.

Hydropower Plant

Lack of Consistent Data Limiting Potential of Small Hydro Projects

A review by researchers with the University of Maine found that while small hydro projects have the potential to contribute more to a renewable energy future, t…

Wind Farm

Iberdrola Explores Sale of Wind Assets in Romania, Hungary -Sources

Spanish power company Iberdrola is looking to sell its onshore wind farms in Romania and Hungary as part of a strategy to raise cash to fund more lucrative rene…

Electric Car

Fast-Charging Batteries for Electric Cars

Recent advancements in electric vehicle battery design have allowed a standard EV battery to charge in just 10 minutes.

Natural Gas

Five EU Countries Propose Two Options to Cap Gas Prices

Greece and four other EU countries on Thursday made a joint request to the European Commission to explore two options to cap soaring gas prices and propose poss…

Electric Car

EU, U.S. Eye Level Playing Field for EU Electric Cars in U.S. Market

European Union and U.S. officials expect to reach agreement that would grant EU companies, including electric car makers, the same status as U.S. ones in the U.…

Natural Gas

France Sends Germany Natural Gas to Ease Its Energy Crisis

On Thursday, France started sending natural gas directly to Germany in an attempt to alleviate the energy crisis in Europe’s biggest economy.

Energy Transition

Greece Runs Entirely on Renewables for First Time

Renewable energy sources represented 46% of the country’s power mix in the first eight months of the year, new report suggests.

Spain

Spain to Pull out of Treaty Protecting Energy Investments

Spain has started the process of withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty, a European treaty protecting energy investments.

Australia

EU Crisis Opens Opportunity for Australian Green Energy Exports -Fortescue

The energy crisis in Europe presents a huge opportunity for Australia to export more green energy, the chief financial officer at Fortescue Future Industries (F…

Nuclear Fusion

Fusion in the UK Takes Another Step Forward

Tokamak Energy announces collaboration with UK Atomic Energy Authority on developing fusion energy.

Nuclear Power Plant

Japan Considers Extending Nuclear Plants' Life Beyond 60 Years - Nikkei

Japan's government is considering extending its 60-year limit on the operation of nuclear power plants and may submit legislation on new rules next year, as it …

United Kingdom

British Households Should Cut Energy Use Where Possible This Winter -Ofgem

British households should reduce their gas and electricity use where possible this winter to help cut costs and reduce the risk of power cuts.