Why plans to build Europe’s biggest solar power plant may not come to fruition

Giant wind turbine 360 ​​meters high: the world's tallest wind turbine is under construction in Germany

Release date March 4, 2026 – 10:00 GMT+2 Plans to build what would be Europe’s largest solar power plant have been thrown into doubt after “months of scrutiny”. advertisement advertisement As oil and gas prices continue to soar due to the war with Iran, the case for renewable energy is likely to be stronger than … Read more

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

Giant wind turbine 360 ​​meters high: the world's tallest wind turbine is under construction in Germany

Rising energy prices and the threat of supply disruptions are forcing the European Union to strike a delicate balance between maintaining its trajectory towards climate neutrality and ensuring affordable energy for households and businesses across the region. advertisement advertisement The EU’s plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2050 are facing increasing … Read more

‘Failed experiment’: experts question the true sustainability of biofuels

Giant wind turbine 360 ​​meters high: the world's tallest wind turbine is under construction in Germany

Biofuels are being touted as a solution to Europe’s dwindling oil supplies as prices continue to soar due to the war with Iran. advertisement advertisement European Commissioner Dan Jorgensen called on countries to outline measures to reduce oil and gas use, particularly in the transport sector. This came after ministers met on Tuesday (March 31) … Read more

Australia’s solar panel waste problem is growing every year

Men in black clothes stand on a terracotta tile roof and remove solar panels.

The annual level of solar panel waste generated in Australia is expected to increase by 30,000 tonnes by 2030, according to projections from the federal government department working to develop the national recycling plan. In January, the federal government announced a $24.7 million three-year solar panel recycling pilot to develop a national plan for solar … Read more

Could a war with Iran change the future of energy?

Could a war with Iran change the future of energy?

Due to the Iran war, The biggest energy shock in decadesthere is still no end in sight. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally transports a fifth of the world’s daily oil supplies, sending prices soaring and disrupting countries. ration suppliesand governments are scrambling to ramp up alternative energy sources. … Read more