Why plans to build Europe’s largest solar farm may not happen

Europe's aging grid puts clean energy projects at risk of 'waste'

Printed on 03/04/2026 – 10:00 GMT+2 Plans to build what would become Europe’s largest solar farm have been thrown into doubt after “months of analysis”. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The case for renewables looks stronger than ever, as the war in Iran continues to send oil and gas prices soaring. The latest analysis shows that the sun, … Read more

Will the Iran war threaten the EU’s green transition?

Europe's aging grid puts clean energy projects at risk of 'waste'

With rising energy prices and the threat of supply disruptions, the European Union is forced to strike a balance between staying on the path to neutrality and ensuring affordable energy for households and businesses across the bloc. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The EU’s plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and achieve climate change by 2050 is facing … Read more

‘Failed experiment’: Experts question the real effectiveness of biofuels

Europe's aging grid puts clean energy projects at risk of 'waste'

Biofuels are seen as a solution to Europe’s dwindling oil supply, as the war with Iran continues to drive up prices. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen urged countries to provide measures to reduce the use of oil and gas, especially in transport. It comes after ministers met on Tuesday (March 31) to address a … Read more

360-meter giant: The world’s tallest windshield is being built in Germany

Europe's aging grid puts clean energy projects at risk of 'waste'

In one area of ​​Germany that was once dominated by coal mines, a remarkable process of cleaning energy is underway. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The big crane is in good condition, the steel belts are being assembled and the noise level is gradually rising to the sky. If all goes well, the world’s longest wind turbine will … Read more

Europe’s aging grid puts clean energy projects at risk of ‘waste’

Europe's aging grid puts clean energy projects at risk of 'waste'

Bottlenecks caused by Europe’s aging power grid put at risk more than 120 GW of projected renewables. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Proposed clean energy projects used to power millions of households in 20 EU countries could be “derailed”, a new report by energy think tank Ember warns. The survey found that one in two internet users has … Read more

Australia’s solar energy waste issue is growing every year

Men in dark clothes stand on a terracotta-tiled roof pulling out solar panels.

The annual level of solar energy waste produced in Australia is expected to grow by 30,000 tonnes by 2030, according to predictions from the government department working to develop a national recycling plan. In January, a three-year, $24.7 million, three-year pilot aimed at creating a national plan to deal with solar waste was announced by … Read more

Could a war with Iran change the future of energy?

Could a war with Iran change the future of energy?

The Iran war is causing the greatest power in decadesit still does not expect the end. As the war halts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of the world’s daily oil supply, prices rise, countries rise. food supplyand governments are scrambling to find alternative sources of energy. Iran is also … Read more