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Nuclear Policy

Industry Urges EC to Recognise Nuclear's Role in Economic Recovery

The European nuclear industry has written an open letter to the European Commission, saying it is ready to play an important part in supporting a low-carbon eco…

ITER

Ansaldo Nucleare-Led Consortium Wins €10m Contract for Fusion Project

The European Commission, through the General Directorate for Research and Innovation, has awarded a four-year €10m Framework Contract to a consortium led by An…

Leading Energy Companies Call for European Clean Hydrogen Investment

The CEOs of ten leading energy companies have written an open letter to the European Commission, urging the group to prioritise hydrogen generation as part of E…

European Commission unveils a New Renewables Projects Funding Scheme

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on draft rules to create a new EU financing mechanism to support renewable energy projects.

Energy Storage Project

EU Greenlights EUR 3.2 Billion Battery Research Project

The European Commission approved Monday under EU state aid rules a 'Common European interest' project jointly notified by seven EU Member States to support rese…

Nuclear Policy

NGOs Demand Place for Nuclear in EU Taxonomy

A group of more than 100 scientists and environmentalists have written to the European Commission calling for a "timely and just assessment" of nuclear energy i…

EU Sets Aside EUR 980 Million for Clean Energy Infrastructure

The European Commission has released EUR 980 million of funding for key European energy infrastructure projects with major cross-border benefits.

Nuclear Power Plant

Foratom Calls on EU to Recognise Nuclear as a Strategic Industry

Foratom, the European nuclear trade body, has welcomed the ambitions outlined in the European Commission's Industrial Strategy, which was published yesterday.

Industry Reaction as EU Unveils Climate Law

The European Commission today unveiled its much-anticipated Climate Law which is intended to drive Europe to climate neutrality by 2050.

Solar Power Plant

Growth Of Solar Energy Isn’t In Line With Needs For Energy Transition

The EU’s photovoltaics installation rate has to increase drastically if we want to meet set renewable energy targets, according to the latest PV Status report …

Nuclear Policy

Europe’s Nuclear Energy Solution

The European Commission presented in December its flagship policy, dubbed “the Green Deal”, which was followed a month later, during January’s Strasbourg ses…

Green Deal for Europe Announced: Policy Overview and First Reactions

The European Commission has presented its Green Deal for addressing climate and environmental challenges across Europe.

CHP

Bulgaria Receives Green-light for Construction of Cogeneration Plant

The European Commission has approved Bulgarian plans to support the construction and operation of a high-efficient cogeneration plant to produce heat and electr…

Campaigners Call on New EU Commission to End "Hydropower Madness"

Environmental campaign groups urged the new European Commission on Thursday to stop the expansion of hydropower projects and address their development in access…

EU Sees Important Role for Clean Hydrogen in Europe’s Energy Transition

Clean hydrogen can play a pivotal role for in EU energy transition, European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans has said.