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2023-03-21
Renewables with record world growth of 9.6%, despite the energy crisis
IRENA data reveals that almost half of all new installed capacity in 2022 concerns Asia, for a total of 1.6 TW. In this context, China dominated, adding 141 GW of new renewable capacity in that region of the world.
2023-03-21
European Hydrogen Bank advances in the European Union
The European Hydrogen Bank aims to support the production and development of 'green' hydrogen in the Community, as well as imports from international partners to European consumers.
2023-03-21
European Hydrogen Bank moves ahead with first auctions of €800 million in autumn
The European Commission announced on Thursday that it is preparing for next autumn the first pilot auctions on the production of green hydrogen, the initial financial instruments of the European Hydrogen Bank, created to unlock investments in the...
2023-03-20
European Commission wants to "buy less Chinese" instead of "buy European"
The European Commission's proposal for the "Net-Zero Industry Law" has earned the applause of free trade advocates: at stake is the draft legislative proposal that, according to experts, does not favour European manufacturers over foreigners, containing...
2023-03-17
'Positive' electricity market reform but implementation can be difficult
Energy experts consulted by ECO/Green Capital consider the European reform proposal "positive" in general, but foresee some difficulties in implementation.
2023-03-17
Support programme for the production of hydrogen and renewable gases opens second phase with 83 million
The second phase runs until July 31.
2023-03-16
Brussels proposes rules for emission-free industry and 'made in EU' raw materials
The European Commission will introduce a law for emission-free industry in the European Union (EU), aimed at responding to 'green' subsidies from the United States, and will propose rules to speed up the extraction and refining of critical raw materials.
2023-03-16
Brussels wants 40% European incorporation into decarbonisation projects and sets target for carbon capture
The Net Zero Industry Act package points out the ways for the 27 to go to develop a decarbonisation industry.
2023-03-16
EnR study addresses energy poverty in Europe and seeks to turn challenges into opportunities
The presentation of the document took place in a webinar promoted by EnR that brought together several personalities linked to energy policy. 
2023-03-16
All homes must have an E certificate of energy efficiency by January 2030
This requirement is included in the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), intermediate time frames to be set by Member States to achieve the target for 100% zero emission buildings by 2050.