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• Alterric bags 242MW German auction six-pack

  03-07-2026 11:49 via renews.biz
  All six onshore projects secure EEG auction success
  
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• Amazon’s €17bn low-carbon investment supports jobs and competitiveness across Europe

  06-07-2026 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  Amazon has invested €17 billion in European companies developing low-carbon technologies since 2021, supporting up to 144,000 jobs and generating as much as €11 billion in gross value added (GVA) across the EU and the UK.A new report by Frontier Economics examined Amazon’s investments between 2021 and 2025 across the energy, transport and packaging sectors.
  It concludes that large-scale private investment is helping to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness while accelerating
  
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• SSEN transmission joins EU’s cybersecurity collaboration

  06-07-2026 15:00 via energylivenews.com
  SSEN Transmission has joined the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) as an Information & Knowledge Sharing member to strengthen cooperation on grid cybersecurity across the UK and Europe.
  The move reflects growing alignment in regulatory expectations and rising cyber threats to critical energy infrastructure.Through ENCS, SSEN Transmission will work with transmission and distribution system operators across Europe, accessing shared research, technical guidance and workshops focused o
  
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• West of Shetland oil resources could support energy transition

  06-07-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  New research from the University of Aberdeen suggests that developing oil and gas resources west of Shetland, could actually play a role in reducing emissions during the transition to a lower-carbon energy system.The peer-reviewed study highlights the region as the largest remaining offshore energy opportunity on the UK Continental Shelf, with an estimated 4.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent still to be discovered.
  Researchers argue that domestic production could help reduce reliance on impor
  
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• Irish EV drivers hit with 82% hike in overnight prices

  06-07-2026 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  Irish electric vehicle drivers and home battery owners are being hit with a massive 82% rise in overnight electricity rates.From 1st August, the supplier Pinergy’sEV Night Time rate between 2am and 5am will jump from 5.99c/kWh (5.1p/kWh) to 10.89c/kWh (9.3p/kWh).The increase will land hardest on customers who bought electric cars or home batteries and shifted their energy use into the early hours, specifically to save money.EV drivers use the three-hour window to charge their cars cheaply
  
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• Lithium demand surges for storage needs

  06-07-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  Global demand for lithium could more than double by 2030 as electric vehicles (EVs), battery storage systems and digital infrastructure continue to expand.
  That’s according to EnergyX, a specialist clean tech firm in the storage space. They have forecast demand for lithium in supporting efforts to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  Lithium is a critical component in batteries used by EVs and large-scale energy storage systems, both of which play a cent
  
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• What range anxiety ? EV drivers happy to drive across Europe

  06-07-2026 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  British motorists are increasingly choosing electric vehicles for summer holidays, with new research showing that confidence in long-distance EV travel is continuing to grow.A survey commissioned by ultra-fast charging network IONITY found that 94% of EV drivers plan to take at least one long-distance journey this summer.
  More than one in five will travel beyond the UK, with France, Germany and Belgium emerging as the most popular charging destinations.The findings highlight how expanding charg
  
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• RES wins SPR five-year O&M deal

  06-07-2026 10:34 via renews.biz
  Bellshill hub supports UK wind portfolio and jobs
  
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• Fancy your wine from a paper bottle?

  06-07-2026 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  A new partnership between Siemens and Frugalpac could help transform the drinks industry’s approach to sustainable packaging, by scaling up the production of low-carbon paper bottles.Frugalpac has developed the world’s only commercially available paper bottle for wines, spirits and edible oils. Made from 100% recycled paperboard, the bottles have a carbon footprint up to 84% lower than a standard glass bottle.The company’s new Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine 2 (FBAM-2), develop
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Dogger Bank developers seek judicial review of DBS consent

  06-07-2026 09:56 via renews.biz
  SSE, Equinor and Vargronn file application to take case against Energy Secretary over RWE and Masdar wind farm permit
  
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• Ecowende notches Hollandse Kust West first power

  06-07-2026 09:05 via renews.biz
  760MW offshore wind farm connects to TenneT offshore grid
  
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• Uniper signs Polish solar PPAs

  06-07-2026 09:01 via renews.biz
  Deal covers 219MWp across four photovoltaic projects
  
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• Are we heading for a cooling crisis?

  06-07-2026 08:00 via energylivenews.com
  Britain is being warned it could sleepwalk into a cooling crisis as another heatwave drives demand for air conditioning.The Environmental Investigation Agency has published a new briefing, UK Cooling Policy in a Warming World, calling for ministers to adopt a national cooling action plan that protects people from extreme heat without locking the country into higher emissions.The London-based campaign group claims the UK is warming faster than the global average, with more frequent and intense h
  
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• Lightsource bp gets nod for 102MW Irish solar site

  03-07-2026 16:31 via renews.biz
  Straboe project pairs PV with 60MW storage system
  
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• Iberdrola earns global workplace mental health certification

  03-07-2026 16:30 via energylivenews.com
  Iberdrola has become the world’s first electricity company to achieve ISO 45003 certification, recognising its management of psychological health and safety in the workplace.The certification was awarded following an independent evaluation by LRQA, an international certification, inspection and assurance body. It marks a significant milestone in the company’s approach to employee wellbeing by placing psychological and emotional health alongside physical health and safety.ISO 45003 p
  
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• Octopus Energy generation reaches £8.5 billion in renewable assets

  03-07-2026 15:30 via energylivenews.com
  Octopus Energy Generation has reached £8.5 billion in assets under management following a year of rapid expansion across global renewable energy markets.The fund management team now operates a 5.7 GW portfolio spanning more than 400 sites across 21 countries, including solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery storage. Together, these assets generate enough electricity to power more than 2.8 million homes each year.In the past six months alone, the company has deployed £930m int
  
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• National Grid expands university partnerships to drive innovation

  03-07-2026 14:31 via energylivenews.com
  National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has strengthened its links with leading universities to help build a cleaner, more resilient electricity network and support the UK’s transition to net zero.The company has formed innovation partnerships with ten academic institutions for the 2026-2031 RIIO-T3 price control period. The collaborations will bring specialist research and expertise into projects focused on developing practical solutions for the future energy system.The initiative
  
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• Scots told eat less black pudding and more beans

  03-07-2026 13:29 via energylivenews.com
  Scotland could cut food emissions and improve public health with modest changes to meat and dairy consumption, according to new research.A modelling study led by the University of Edinburgh found that replacing some processed meat, unprocessed meat and dairy, with vegetables, beans and eggs, could deliver climate and health benefits without increasing the overall cost of diets.The research assessed 33 different ways of meeting the UK Climate Change Committee’s recommendations for more sus
  
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• UKAEA and Eni launch fusion venture to support clean energy future

  03-07-2026 12:30 via energylivenews.com
  The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and global energy technology company Eni, have launched a new joint venture aimed at accelerating the development of commercial fusion energy.The company, called Rh3ova, will provide consultancy and operational services to the growing fusion sector, focusing on one of the industry’s biggest challenges – managing the fuel needed to power future fusion plants.Fusion energy is widely seen as a potential source of low-carbon electricity
  
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• Orsted probes blade break in Denmark

  03-07-2026 11:57 via renews.biz
  Avedøre Holme turbine damaged in strong winds
  
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• WindEurope calls for electrification focus in ETS review

  03-07-2026 11:53 via renews.biz
  Clear and predictable carbon price signal needed in upcoming review of emissions trading scheme
  
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• Qualitas secures €172m Italian solar financing

  03-07-2026 11:51 via renews.biz
  Deal backs 156MWp portfolio across 15 assets
  
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• EV growth can avoid millions of barrels of oil imports

  03-07-2026 11:30 via energylivenews.com
  Europe could avoid 190 million barrels of oil imports every year by 2030 if it delivers on electric vehicle targets, according to new analysis.E-Mobility Europe and Ember say the switch to electric cars, vans and trucks could save the bloc around €12 billion (£10 billion) a year by cutting demand for imported oil.The report argues EVs are not just a climate measure but an energy security tool.Road transport accounts for around two thirds of EU demand for oil products, making electrif
  
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• Beehave! Defra told its pesticide policy was wrong

  03-07-2026 10:31 via energylivenews.com
  The Government’s own environmental watchdog has found Defra broke environmental law when it allowed emergency use of a bee-harming pesticide without properly considering the impact on protected nature sites.The Office for Environmental Protection said Defra’s decisions to authorise restricted use of Cruiser SB in 2023 and 2024 were in breach of environmental law because the department failed to assess the potential effect on protected areas.The case centred on emergency authorisatio
  
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• Breast cancer charity says ditch plastic utensils

  03-07-2026 09:26 via energylivenews.com
  Britons are being urged to ditch plastic kitchen utensils over concerns they could be adding unwanted chemicals to everyday meals.Breast Cancer UK has launched a Plastic Free July campaign calling on people to swap plastic spatulas, spoons and whisks for wooden alternatives and sign a pledge demanding tougher rules on chemicals in consumer products.The charity says plastic utensils can expose people to endocrine disrupting chemicals, known as EDCs, which are found in a wide range of everyday it
  
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• Bernhard Schulte gets hands on new CSOV

  03-07-2026 09:21 via renews.biz
  Fourth vessel completes newbuilding vessel series
  
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• UnionDAC plans major direct air capture facility on Teesside

  02-07-2026 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  A new consortium of UK clean technology companies has launched plans to build one of the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) facilities, marking a significant step forward for the country’s carbon removal sector.The UnionDAC project brings together low-carbon developer Progressive Energy with DAC technology companies Airhive and Mission Zero Technologies.
  The consortium plans to develop a facility capable of removing 60,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year
  
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• RWE wins permit for 320MW Peartree Hill

  02-07-2026 15:39 via renews.biz
  UK government approves DCO application for solar farm north of Hull
  
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• Flotation Energy appoints new operations boss

  02-07-2026 15:07 via renews.biz
  Outgoing Toru Fujishiro to stay on as a non-executive director
  
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• Winery uses waste energy for perfect tipple

  02-07-2026 15:00 via energylivenews.com
  A wine business in the north-east of England has extended a clean heat deal after becoming the first private company in Great Britain to use mine water energy.Lanchester Wines has signed a new access agreement with the Mining Remediation Authority, extending the partnership through to 2044.The company made history by drawing heat from disused underground coal mines to warm its warehouses in Gateshead.Its two open loop water source heat pumps have a combined capacity of 4MW and can heat more tha
  
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